Courses

Fri 11 Jun 2021 12:00 – 13:00

Learn how to assess and mitigate summer overheating risk using the new PHPP plugin developed by John Palmer of the Passivhaus Trust.
 
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About this event

Recent summer heatwaves have made us more aware than ever that the risk of overheating in both new and existing buildings demands attention - and is likely to become even more of a concern as our climate warms.

As a comfort driven approach, the Passivhaus standard includes a summer overheating criterion which requires that internal temperatures do not exceed 25ºC for more than 10% of the year. However, as with all models, the assessment is highly dependent on the assumptions that are made during the modelling process. We need to ensure that the result remains robust when those assumptions vary, for example as occupant behaviour changes, or as the climate warms.

To meet this need, the Passivhaus Trust has developed a PHPP plugin accompanied by detailed guidance covering design strategies to reduce risk, limitations and constraints that may have an impact, key indicators of the likelihood of risk, and a series of stress test to demonstrate robustness.

This short course explains the guidance in detail and teaches you how to use the PHPP plugin.

Delivered by John Palmer, Research and Policy Director at the Passivhaus Trust and author of the guidance and PHPP plugin.

Format

The content is delivered as two pre-recorded video modules plus a live online workshop, which will give you the opportunity for in-depth Q&A with John Palmer and a review of what you've learned.

Pre-recorded modules

Booking here will give you immediate access to the recorded modules, available on the online event page.

Live workshop

Friday 11 June 11:00-12:00

The live workshop will offer a quick review of what you've learned, a further in-depth look at the more detailed guidance published to accompany the PHPP plugin, and the chance to have your questions answered. Places are limited to facilitate discussion and engagement. You will be invited to register for the workshop after booking on the course here.

PHI credit points

Earn PHI credit points towards the renewal of your Certified Passivhaus Consultant/Designer qualification by attending this course.

Refund policy: booking for this event gives you immediate access to online pre-recorded modules and for this reason we do not offer refunds.