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Free webinar offered by the Township of Langley with RDH Building Science. Description This webinar will be presented by Monte Paulsen, Associate and Passive House Specialist at RDH Building Science.  Topics covered include: What is passive cooling Why it is important Implications from climate change Example of passive cooling strategies Cost-effective passive cooling options Presented … Continued

An online course offered by Passive House Canada. Course description The Introduction to the Passive House High-Performance Buildings course 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 … Continued

Free webinar offered by FortisBC to learn tips and tricks for a successful submission to FortisBC's commercial new construction performance program. Description This workshop is aimed at helping energy modellers complete successful submissions for the FortisBC commercial new construction performance program. It will provide background information on the program, tips and tricks to help the … Continued

Course Details ​This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB's) 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, … Continued

Course details This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of residential Passive House construction to ensure that that builders, site supervisors, general contractors, tradespeople, and designers or consultants have the applied knowledge to build to the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the Passive House … Continued

Online course offered by Passive House Canada. Description This three-part course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard. This course includes online lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. The following topics will be covered: Passive House criteria and principles … Continued

Free three-part webinar series hosted by the Community Energy Association. Description BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. It is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, presented by the BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC), funded by BC Hydro. Intended audience:  … Continued

An online course offered by Passive House Canada. Course description The Introduction to the Passive House High-Performance Buildings course 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 … Continued