RDH Building Science - Net-Zero Ready Deep Energy Retrofits: Kestrel Court Case Study Exterior shading is essential for reducing solar heat gain and glare in buildings, especially as energy codes demand better performance and temperatures rise. Effective shading ensures energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and safety. In this session, Felix Weber, Principal and Façade Specialist, and…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Control of Air-Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection The design, selection, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky, so…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Flixo Training: Model Thermal Bridges for High-Performance Buildings In this 16 hour course, you will model thermal bridges using Flixo and understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of High-Performance Buildings/ Passive House Buildings. We cover the concepts and protocols for thermal bridge modeling. Then, you will model…  Read more

Passive House Canada - A Pattern Language from Passive House How to Design and Build High-Performance Multi-Unit Buildings at the Lowest Possible Cost. “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 workshop has limited seating for 20 people only.…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120C: Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the…  Read more

Peikko - Advanced Mass Timber Design with Peikko Hybrid Beams This course defines mass timber slim-floor structures with the advantages of incorporating these assemblies in building design. The program will examine the emerging industry standards and performance attributes for slim floors, enabling the professional to select the best system for specific design criteria. Architects, Engineers…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 4: The Value of Ventilation Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 4 delves into the second most important performance aspect of a rainscreen wall system: ventilation. In this session, you will explore the benefits of ventilation for common types of cladding and review practical applications for achieving…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

Revisions to the Energy Efficiency Requirements for Buildings will become effective in January of 2023 (date of permit application). This presentation covers these code changes and their likely effect on the market for high performance Triple Glazed Fenestration and Doors complying under the Part 9 Prescriptive and Performance paths, and Energy Step Codes. Dates: November…  Read more