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Introduction to Passive House
Passive House for Tradespersons
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Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings (90)
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.
Recommended for anyone wishing to understand the basics of Passive House high performance buildings, including:
Homeowners, developers, project coordinators, realtors, subcontractors and component suppliers, architects, engineers, architectural technologists and other design professionals.
Topics Covered
- Understanding Passive House principles
- insulation and airtightness design and construction techniques
- Thermal bridging basic concept
- Window placement and construction, window components and efficiency
- Ventilation system in a Passive House building
- Economics of Passive House design and construction
- Case studies.
PHC Member – $198
Non-Member – $220
Professional development
Total number of learning hours: 7
Passive house for the trades
It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued. This course teaches practical Passive House building techniques alongside theory, and prepares participants for the Certified Passive House Tradesperson exam. It is delivered as a combination of in-class lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House details relevant to the Canadian construction industry.
PLEASE NOTE: This course teaches the skills and knowledge required for the Certified Passive House Tradesperson – Building Envelope Specialization exam.
Topics Covered
- Passive House Criteria and Principles
- Building ecology, comfort and economic efficiency
- Introduction to Passive House design tools
- Construction process and quality assurance
- Thermal Insulation
- Thermal bridge-free construction
- Windows and airtightness
- Ventilation and heat supply
- Building Envelope Specialization
Certification
The Certified Passive House Tradesperson Exam is a standardized international exam set by the Passive House Institute. Certified Passive House Tradespeople will be listed in the directory on the Passive House website and also on the international Passive House Association website. The exam includes six interdisciplinary modules on Passive House principles and the application of those principles, and the Building Envelope specialization module.
2022 Sessions Available
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