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Week of Events
CHBA net zero home leadership summit
Online conference hosted by the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA). Description From Monday, November 22 to Thursday, November 25, CHBA will host the 2021 Net Zero Leadership Summit, a live interactive online event where participants will gain insight and explore the innovative, industry-leading efforts in Net Zero for both new homes and renovations. Participants will … Continued
Decarb Lunch: Reducing Embodied Carbon for Step Code Homes
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
Zero energy building enclosures: airtightness lab for residential buildings
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