BCIT – Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings

BCIT – Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1001)

This course covers the fundamentals of Net Zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions buildings codes and standards. Students will also develop an understanding of net zero energy/emissions buildings principles, science, systems, materials and cost. The course presents multiple case studies and provides a strong foundation for subsequent zero energy/emissions building courses. Key topics include: BC Building Code’s Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code, Net Zero, Zero Carbon and Passive House standards, operational and embodied carbon, energy efficiency performance metrics, building science, integrated design, introduction to low-TEDI and airtight enclosures, introduction to net zero mechanical and electrical systems, and costing. This course is offered online with live virtual lectures and self-paced learning in the BCIT Learning Hub.

Dates: September 10 – October 22, 2024 (Tuesdays)
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Online – self-paced with live lectures once a week
Cost: $401.53
Learning Units (LUs): 24 Core
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