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This event is part of CHBA BC's Builders' Education Summit at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. Description This hands-on and interactive workshop will cover building science fundamentals, benefits to improving the building envelope, and strategies to reduce risk and future issues. This session includes: • How to control heat and moisture flow with proper … Continued

Learn about green and sustainable ideas for building, renovating and transportation. The Community Energy Association will give a presentation about the BC Energy Step Code at 7:45 p.m. More Information Visit the event website.

This event is part of the Community Energy Association's Building Better with Energy Step Code Workshop Series. This FortisBC-sponsored event is for building and development staff in RDCK/RDKB. This event is not open to industry. More Information and Registration Visit the Community Energy Association's website.  

This event is part of the Community Energy Association’s Building Better with Energy Step Code Workshop Series. This BC Hydro-sponsored event is for building and development staff in RDEK. This … Continued

Course description An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high performance buildings. … Continued

This one day class was developed in 2016 to help builders meet the City Of Vancouver requirements of 3.5 ACH50 by the air-tightness experts at RDH Building Science, and Small Planet Supply. Since then, over 300 builders, architects and inspectors have been trained to plan and build projects with complete air barriers. BCHousing 6 CPD … Continued

The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants … Continued

This five day course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure optimization and provides a foundation in passive house principles, while stressing the importance of construction fundamentals … Continued

Attend in person in Vancouver or by webinar. Description The Joint Architectural Institute of BC and Engineers Geoscientists BC Professional Practice Guidelines, Whole Building Energy Modelling Services has been released and constitutes the standard of practice to be followed in the provision of energy modelling services by engineers and architects on all types and sizes … Continued

There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam.  Examination dates are fixed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international … Continued