Event Description

Join North American Passive House Network for a 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.

This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofit Passive House buildings.

With 5 days of in-class instruction, and additional e-learning modules that can be completed at one’s own pace, participants will get a thorough grounding in the critical aspects of Passive House design and construction. Participants will be able to apply the lessons learned directly to their real-world work experience, and join a team in making Passive House buildings. On successfully passing the exam, participants will receive a five year registration as an internationally accredited Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant.

This course is provided in collaboration with the Passive House Academy (PHA), the Passive House Institute (PHI), and New York Passive House, and is accredited by the AIA for 35 LUs.

SCHEDULE

• Day 1: Introduction to Passive House principles and economics, with an in-depth look at enclosure insulation & thermal bridging: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.
• Day 2: Enclosure airtightness and windows: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.
• Day 3: Ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidification and domestic hot water: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.
• Day 4: PHPP energy model and calculating building energy balance.
• Day 5: Retrofits, certifications and exam preparation.