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Decarb Lunch: Reducing Embodied Carbon for Step Code Homes

Free Webinar As we move up the BC Energy Step Code ladder while cutting back on operational emissions, we can’t lose sight of embodied carbon when selecting the components and materials for new buildings. Without considering embodied carbon, more energy-efficient homes could still contribute to global warming – with most of the impact occurring before … Continued

Zero energy building enclosures: airtightness lab for residential buildings

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

BCIT's CESA 1111 course offered in Burnaby. Description This lab course will allow students to practice installation of various air barrier system approaches to meet the airtightness requirements of the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code (1.0 ACH) and the Passive House standard (0.6 ACH). Students have already developed foundational understanding of air … Continued

Zero energy building enclosures: assemblies lab for residential buildings

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

BCIT's CESA 1121 course offered in Burnaby. Description This lab course will allow students to practice construction of various high performance assembly details to meet the requirements of the Upper … Continued