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Free one-hour webinar offered by FortisBC. Description This webinar provides an overview of airtightness testing in Part 3 buildings. The session will cover: Background on airtightness testing Guidance on preparing for a successful test Steps for success What to do if the test fails FortisBC's new airtightness rebate for commercial new construction The webinar will … Continued
Online course offered by Passive House Canada on how to design and build high-performance multi-unit buildings at the lowest possible cost Course description “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 … Continued
Webinar offered by the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors or CACEA. Webinar description In this webinar on the Integrated Design Process (IPD), an IDP expert will describe the general concepts and uses for an IDP so that you can determine if you have what it takes to explore this role further and apply for … Continued
Online course offered by Passive House Canada on how to design and build high-performance multi-unit buildings at the lowest possible cost Course description “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 … Continued
FREE webinar series - open to everyone - offered by the City of Abbotsford. Description The City of Abbotsford has teamed up with BCIT to provide a 5 part- series workshop on different aspects of high performance buildings in the Fraser Valley. By attending the series, any builder/designer will be able to grasp the knowledge … Continued
Online course offered by Passive House Canada on how to design and build high-performance multi-unit buildings at the lowest possible cost Course description “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 … Continued
Part of ZEBx's Decarb Lunch Series. Description At ZEBx's June Decarb Lunch, they presented ZEBx’s in-depth analysis of construction costs for high-performance multi-unit residential buildings in BC. Of the seven buildings in the study, two all-electric, Step 4 buildings were constructed for well under the average cost of similar code-minimum residential buildings in the area. Both … Continued
Online course offered by Passive House Canada on how to design and build high-performance multi-unit buildings at the lowest possible cost Course description “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 … Continued
Free webinar offered by Passive House Canada. Description Hosted by Passive House Canada CEO, Chris Ballard, this session will feature an engaging panel discussion with the leaders from our previous Cold Climate webinars including Marcel Studer of the Econ Group, Paul Hammond of Low Hammond Rowe Architects, Doug Mackie of WCPG Construction and Stuart Fix … Continued
A free webinar offered by FortisBC. Description This webinar will provide an overview of gas absorption heat pumps, an emerging technology in the heating and domestic hot water space. Learn about installation, best practices, challenges, and advantages of these units. You'll also hear about ideal buildings and loads, and challenges with installation. FortisBC will also … Continued