This 10 day Passive House foundation course is offered in two parts (A & B) – with an option to take part A only.
This course is aimed at all current and aspiring building industry professionals who are motivated to learn how to build to the world’s most advanced and energy efficient construction standard.
Part A (4 days in class): May 5, 6, 7, 8
Core Learning Units: 26
Part A can be taken on its own and provides a comprehensive foundation to Passive House design and construction. Topics covered include:
Part A provides a comprehensive foundation to Passive House design and construction. It covers the technical, social, economic, and policy elements of the standard. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will demonstrate current best practice.
Intended Audience: All building industry professionals, including city planners, policy makers, building officials, manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and builders. Part A can be taken as a standalone course.
Part B (3 days in class and 3 days worth of online self-paced study):
In-class May 26, 27, 28
*Part B can only be taken once Part A has been completed.*
Core Learning Units: 16.25
Part B is designed to enable you to design or build your first Passive House and prepare you to pass the International Passive House Exam. This segment of the course offers a step by step guide to using Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to design a Passive House. It is delivered in two components: 3 days of online self study followed by 3 days of in-class lecture/workshop.
Intended Audience: All those that will be directly involved in the design and construction of Passive Houses.
For further details or to register please visit the course page or email gargi@canphi.ca.