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Join ZEBx, in partnership with BC Hydro and IBPSA-BC for a breakfast discussion to facilitate alignment amongst industry on what it takes to model (and design) Step 4 and Passive House (PH) multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). Step 4 and PH levels of performance are putting pressure on projects to pursue numerous and deep energy efficiency … Continued

How do you attach cladding over exterior insulation? Do unvented roofs work? Is spray foam the solution? Join the authors of BC Housing’s guide to R22+ effective walls and guide to R30+ effective roofs for this Building Smart seminar where attendees will learn about how to insulate wood-frame walls and roofs. Presenters will discuss methods … Continued

Exam Details The Certified Passive House Tradesperson Exam is a standardized international exam set by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and is offered three times each year. Certified Passive House Tradespeople will be listed in the directory on the Passive House Canada website and also on the International Passive House Association website. The exam is … Continued

Why do we need to prepare the building for airtightness testing? What does this involve? Are there guidance and tips? Potential heat loss due to air leakage through an enclosure with moderate or poor airtightness has a significant and measurable impact on the required heating energy for a building. An enclosure that has good or … Continued

The Building Officials' Association of BC will be holding its annual Education Conference, Trade Show and AGM May 29 to 31, 2019. Multiple events are planned including several education sessions about the BC Energy Step Code. Link for Conference Program Link for Conference Registration

A Holistic Approach to Roofs and Below-Grade Assemblies for Thermal Performance, Air Tightness and Moisture Management Workshop Overview This workshop takes all of the practical, holistic information that Hamid has taught us about walls, glazing, roof and below grade assemblies and shows us how to property integrate them into one seamless system, focussing on airtightness. … 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 BCIT course will develop building science knowledge and construction skills through in-class activities and self-directed online learning. The course will present building enclosure assemblies, construction methods, and solutions for managing control barriers with a focus on residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings). Students will develop their knowledge of building enclosure solutions to meet the BC … Continued

This course helps students advance their construction knowledge and skills with respect to building envelope design, construction and performance verification. The course focuses on specific strategies to ensure airtightness of final assembly with an emphasis on detailed solutions for managing critical control barriers in various assemblies with a focus on residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings). … 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 and proper … Continued