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Developer/builder recipes for low-cost, all-electric, Step 4 residential construction

Online , Canada

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

A pattern language from Passive House Canada: July 2021

Online , Canada

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 series: Building for the future (Assembly details)

Online , Canada

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

A pattern language from Passive House Canada: July 2021

Online , Canada

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

CACEA’s Integrated Design Process Module 1

Online , Canada

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

A pattern language from Passive House Canada: July 2021

Online , Canada

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

FortisBC Commercial new construction program: Part 3 airtightness testing

Online , Canada

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

ZEBx Decarb lunch: The cost of high-performance construction

Online , Canada

Free webinar hosted by ZEBx: The builders have spoken: The cost of high-performance construction. The Decarb lunch series: Taking place on the last Friday of every month, the ZEBx Decarb Lunch brings together the local building community to discuss emerging solutions and barriers related to zero emission buildings: The Jun 2021 Decarb Lunch is a … Continued

Webinar series: Building for the future (Airtightness)

Online , Canada

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

BCIT: CESA 1501 Passive House tradesperson, envelope specialization

Online , Canada

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