BCIT – XZEB 1140 – Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings

BCIT – XZEB 1140 – Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings

This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) requirements and Passive House standards. Through case studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the unintended consequences of poorly selected, designed, installed, and verified systems and practices for planning, coordinating, and verifying mechanical HVAC systems to ensure project performance and owner satisfaction.Key topics include Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements; HVAC mechanical system options, costs, and performance; and best practices from design, tender, installation, and verification.

This course is eligible under the Essentials of Net Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential for free tuition this fall for the StrongerBC Future skills training grant on a first-come-first serve basis.

Date: December 1 – 11, 2025 (Mondays and Thursdays)
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: $271.12
Learning Units (LUs): 12 Core
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