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Energy advisors have the opportunity to attend one of three free, small group, online training sessions specifically designed on the use of the Part 9 BC Energy Step Code Compliance Reports, the Compliance Calculator and Report Generator, and the User Instruction Manual. Training will be based on the BC Building Code 2018 Revision 2 and … Continued
This webinar will look at construction methods and types of products that contribute to lower energy consumption, as well as alternative heating and electrical systems, and improved building envelope. As part of our webinar, we will review benefits and provide practical, affordable suggestions to build better and to earn points towards BUILT GREEN® home certification. … Continued
ABOUT THIS EVENT Monday August 24 @ 10 a.m. – live + livestream Two sessions: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; 10 spaces each. With Step Code, builders sometimes wonder what combination of best practices will give them the confidence needed to build a compliant, energy efficient home. Do you maximize your windows? Double the insulation? … Continued
This 2-hour, online course will compare and contrast the proposed National Energy Code with the BC Energy Step Code, Passive House, and others. With proposed changes coming nationally and provincially, it will be important for all industry professionals and builders to understand the key differences between the standards and the metrics that they reference. Each … Continued
Learn about the new Part 3 Energy Design Report in one of three free webinars. Description The Part 3 Energy Design Report is a new voluntary Excel-based tool that can be used by energy modellers and design professionals as a checklist and submitted to local government authorities to verify compliance with the BC Energy Step … Continued
Dates: Mon, Sep 7, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Wed, Sep 9, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Course description The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam … Continued
Dates: Mon, Sep 7, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Wed, Sep 9, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Course description The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam … Continued
Dates: Mon, Sep 7, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Wed, Sep 9, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Course description The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam … Continued
Overview "A Pattern Language from Passive House" is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing. This four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into "patterns" using a format adapted from … Continued
This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined at a 25% discount) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy … Continued