Passive House Canada: 120A: Passive House Design and Construction 4-day course, May 3-6, 2018 Building standards and codes in Canada are moving towards requiring buildings achieving high-performance standards. This four-day workshop covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 200: Building Enclosures for High Performance Buildings Thermally efficient, airtight and durable building enclosure designs have evolved from existing North American practices with the introduction of many new materials to the local market in recent years. These materials include air barrier systems, improved tapes and sealants, thermally efficient cladding supports and…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings This one-day workshop provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. It also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120C: Exam Preparation for Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam (In-Class) 2-day course, November 25-26, 2017 The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact,…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120B: Understanding and Working with the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) 3-day course, November 16-18, 2017 Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 200: Building Enclosures for High Performance Buildings This full-day course provides an in-depth discussion of high-performance building enclosures for North American buildings, including single-family homes and large commercial buildings, with a focus on walls, roofs and window systems. Numerous case studies will be presented to demonstrate how innovative building enclosures have…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120A: Passive House Design and Construction 4-day course, October 12-15 120A: Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems.…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 220: Passive House Design for Multi-Family Buildings There are aspects unique to multi-family Passive House projects that rely on advanced knowledge. This 1-day course will explore many of these topics, including mixed-use buildings. A strong focus will be on how to model particular aspects in PHPP, including thermal bridging and service…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact,…  Read more