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Retrofit to EnerPHit: Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings (260) ONLINE – DEC 2025
Gain advanced competence in site supervision, building commissioning and navigation of Passive House certification.
December 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
SESSIONS
4
HOURS
16
CPD CREDITS
15
LOCATION
Online
The Passive House standard has evolved over the years and now includes powerful tools, guidelines and certification pathways which can assist design and construction professionals seeking to retrofit existing buildings to be more comfortable, healthier and use less energy.
Buildings shape the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately, too many of the existing buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes, to mold and moisture problems, to inefficient HVAC systems.
This in-depth course will introduce participants to the Passive House retrofit ‘EnerPHit’ standards and highlight some examples of successful Passive House retrofits from around the world. We will discuss the basic principles of Passive House design, including thermal comfort, energy efficiency, durability and health – as well as some of the common tools and techniques for achieving these goals on retrofits. We’ll also review how the EnerPHit standard fits into the larger efforts at decarbonization across Canada.
Anyone looking to rehabilitate an existing building will benefit from this course, and in particular this course is a crucial first step for anyone looking to certify a building as a Passive House EnerPHit retrofit.
DATES
All sessions take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Thursday, December 11, 2025
(Dates are subject to change)
RECOMMENDED FOR
- Anyone engaged in the design and rehabilitation of existing buildings to the Passive House standard.
- Architects, tradespeople, building-owners.
It is highly recommended to have an understanding the Passive House new-construction standard.
Basic knowledge of building construction, materials, and basic physics of buildings (heat, air water) are also useful.
The instructor for this course will be confirmed shortly.
- Digital copy of course slides
- Course recording for 20 days after the event has ended
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will gain knowledge about the International Passive House Standards and how these certifications apply to Retrofits of existing buildings as well as the specific Certification pathways which have been developed for conversions of existing buildings.
- Understand the various Passive House strategies for improving durability, health, comfort and energy-efficiency and how they can be applied in retrofit scenarios
- Analyze the implications of modifications to the building envelope and review some common issues and pitfalls in high performance retrofits
- Understand how building retrofits fit into the larger nationwide efforts at climate-change adaptation and mitigation.
Funding Opportunities
At Passive House Canada we are committed to supporting our community in a number of ways. As a potential course participant, you might qualify for government funding that could be applied to any of our courses and certification exams. Please click here to find out more about funding available in your province.
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: 15
(based on attendance of live course)
- PHI: 20 Credit Points
- BC Housing (HPO): 15 CPD Informal
- AIA: 15 CEU’s
- AIBC: 15 Core Learning Units
- ALBNL: 15 Core Learning Hours
- AANB: 15 Core Learning Hours
- NSAA: 15 Core Learning Hours
- AAA: 15 Core Learning Hours self-reported
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