Courses
Wed 3 Feb 2021 18:00 – Wed 17 Feb 2021 22:00
Online
150: Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades
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150A
Dates:
Day 1: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 – 9am to 1pm (PST)
Day 2: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – 9am to 1pm (PST)
Day 3: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 – 9am to 1pm (PST)
The following topics will be covered:
- Passive House criteria and principles
- Building ecology, comfort and economic efficiency
- Introduction to Passive House design tools (e.g. PHPP)
- Construction process and quality assurance
- Thermal insulation
- Thermal bridge-free construction
- Windows and airtightness
- Ventilation and heat supply
- Building envelope specialization
Course Instructors
The instructor for this course is Marcel Studer.
Recommended for
- Tradespeople, site supervisors and general contractors who will be involved in the construction of Passive House building.
- It may also be of interest to designers, architects, architectural technologists and developers. All theoretical components of this course are covered in 120A: Passive House Design & Construction.
Participants should have prior knowledge/experience in the construction industry or related fields.
Professional development
Total number of learning hours: 12
- BC Housing (HPO): 12 Informal CPD Points
- AIBC: 11.25 Core LUs (based on attendance of live course)
- ALBNL: 11.25 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
- AANB: 11.25 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
- NSAA: 11.25 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
Register soon
If insufficient registrations are received by 14 days before this course is scheduled to start, it may be canceled. While we do our best to plan our course schedule well in advance, course dates, venues and instructors are subject to change.
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