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SUMMARY:Large Building Airtightness Testing Training (280) Toronto ON - MAY 2026
DESCRIPTION:This in-person training course provides airtightness field testers and designers with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan\, execute\, and report on large building airtightness tests in compliance with high-performance building standards and codes. \nParticipants will gain expertise in test standards\, site preparation\, equipment operation and maintenance\, data analysis\, and reporting practices. The program is designed to address critical knowledge and capacity gaps in the Canadian building sector\, enabling professionals to improve verification processes and ensure buildings meet stringent energy and performance targets. \nSupported by the Codes Acceleration Fund from Natural Resources Canada\, and developed in collaboration with RRC Polytech\, this course combines hands-on learning with technical guidance to empower field testers and designers to perform airtightness testing with confidence and accuracy. \nLocation: University of Toronto\, Galbraith Building\, Room GB303\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, ON M5S 1A4 \nCampus map can be found here  \nGalbraith room map can be found here
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/large-building-airtightness-testing-training-280-on-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,In-Person,Large Building Airtightness,Master Classes
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SUMMARY:Control of Air: Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection (200C) ONLINE - APR 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nPart 3 will cover wall air control/air barrier systems and materials. \nThis 2-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/control-of-air-air-barrier-systems-and-material-selection-200c-online-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T120000
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SUMMARY:Controlling Water and Vapour – From Rainscreens to Vapour Barriers (200B) ONLINE - APR 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nPart 2 will take a deeper dive into rainwater control and detailing as well covering vapour control for walls. \nThis 2-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/controlling-water-and-vapour-from-rainscreens-to-vapour-barriers-200b-online-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215055Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Control Layers for Passive House Wall Assemblies (200A) ONLINE - APR 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nPart 1 will introduce the concept of building enclosure control layers and provide examples from passive house buildings of air barrier systems\, vapour retarders/barriers\, and wall/roof water management. The session will also cover placement of vapour control with different types and varying thicknesses of insulation and water control for walls\, including rainscreens and water-resistive barrier materials. \nThis 2-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A. \nTo save up to $231 by registering for the 4-part bundle\, click here.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/introduction-to-control-layers-for-passive-house-wall-assemblies-200a-online-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215915Z
CREATED:20260209T214222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T215915Z
UID:10000400-1776240000-1776272400@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Building Enclosure Control Layers (200) ONLINE - APR 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/building-enclosure-control-layers-200-online-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260210T045231Z
CREATED:20260210T045231Z
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UID:10000402-1775552400-1775566800@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Site Supervisor (250) ONLINE - APR 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you already understand the fundamentals of Passive House construction — whether through hands-on experience on Passive House sites or by completing a Certified Passive House Tradesperson course — you may be ready to deepen your expertise. The Passive House Site Supervisor (SiteS) course is designed to expand your skills in coordinating and successfully executing complex or large residential and non-residential Passive House and EnerPHit projects on-site. \nCreated for Certified Passive House Tradespeople\, this master class broadens your knowledge of the professional roles and construction activities essential to delivering high-performance buildings. It strengthens your ability to manage and oversee work on Passive House construction sites and provides practical insight into the decisions that influence quality and performance throughout the build. Through real-world examples and practical guidance\, participants gain a clear understanding of the responsibilities\, skills\, and decision-making processes involved in carrying out Passive House building design on-site. \nCourse content includes construction management principles\, the handling of both opaque and transparent building-envelope components\, airtightness strategies\, and mechanical services—all examined from the perspective of site supervision. The course also explains how various construction-site factors affect the overall building energy balance in PHPP\, enabling participants to recognize and manage the details critical to achieving Passive House performance. \nPlease note: This SiteS cer­ti­fic­ation can only be used in con­junc­tion with a val­id Pass­ive House Trades­per­son (CPHT) cer­ti­fic­ate. Ad­di­tion­al cer­ti­fic­ates (such as SiteS) do not have to be re­newed them­selves. They are auto­mat­ic­ally re­newed by the re­new­al of the main CPHT cer­ti­fic­ate. This new “add-on seal” is used in conjunction with a valid “main seal” (Tradesperson seal). Those without a CPHT certification can still benefit from the knowledge in this course\, you just cannot write the exam for CoVer certification without a CPHT designation.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/site-supervisor-250-online-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online,Site Supervisor,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260210T045223Z
CREATED:20260210T045223Z
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UID:10000401-1775552400-1775566800@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Construction Verifier (220) ONLINE - APR 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are already familiar with Passive House building design—perhaps through completing a Certified Passive House Designer course—and are ready to deepen your expertise\, the Construction Verifier (CoVer) course will help you advance your skills in site supervision\, building commissioning\, and navigating the Passive House certification process. \nDesigned for Certified Passive House Designers and Consultants\, this master class broadens your understanding of the professional roles and on-site activities essential to delivering successful Passive House and EnerPHit projects. The course strengthens your ability to work effectively on construction sites\, provides insights into the commissioning of energy-efficient buildings\, and clarifies the full certification pathway. \nThe Construction Verifier certification prepares participants to oversee the implementation of high-quality construction throughout every stage of a Passive House project. You will learn cost-efficient approaches to preparing required documentation\, review key construction-related topics that influence Passive House performance\, and gain a clear understanding of how to plan and carry out energetic commissioning for Passive House buildings. \nThe training is divided into the following modules (see below for more details): \n\nSite Supervisor\nCommissioning\nNavigating Passive House Certification\n\nPlease note: This CoVer cer­ti­fic­ation can only be used in con­junc­tion with a val­id Pass­ive House De­sign­er/Con­sult­ant (CPHD/C) cer­ti­fic­ate. Ad­di­tion­al cer­ti­fic­ates (such as CoVer) do not have to be re­newed them­selves. They are auto­mat­ic­ally re­newed by the re­new­al of the main CPHD/C cer­ti­fic­ate. This new “add-on seal” is used in conjunction with a valid “main seal” (Designer/Consultant seal). Those without a CPHD/C certification can still benefit from the knowledge in this course\, you just cannot write the exam for CoVer certification without a CPHD/C designation.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/construction-verifier-220-online-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction Verifier,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260325T175848Z
CREATED:20260113T002523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175848Z
UID:10000362-1775131200-1775142000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards for Building Officials (ON): ONLINE – APRIL 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Ontario Building Officials Training\nThis virtual training program—developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund—is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. \nThrough 4 interactive sessions\, participants will explore building enclosure requirements\, mechanical systems\, energy modeling\, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers\, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals\, lower costs\, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/higher-tiers-of-necb-and-high-performance-standards-for-building-officials-on-online-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Officials,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260320T232931Z
CREATED:20251203T183824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T232931Z
UID:10000322-1774947600-1774962000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Retrofit to EnerPHit: Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings (260) ONLINE - MAR 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBuildings 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. \nThis 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. \nAnyone 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.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/retrofit-to-enerphit-achieving-the-passive-house-standard-for-existing-buildings-260-online-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online,Retrofit to EnerPHit,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000438Z
CREATED:20251120T221507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000438Z
UID:10000283-1771318800-1771333200@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Flixo Training – Model Thermal Bridges for High-Performance Buildings (310) ONLINE –  FEB 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will model thermal bridges using Flixo and understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of high-performance buildings and Passive House buildings. We cover the concepts and protocols for thermal bridge modelling. Then\, you will model several common thermal bridges using Flixo with guidance. \nThis course includes a four-month “training” Flixo Energy license (a value of $165 USD) for students who have not previously purchased Flixo Energy. Students who already have the Flixo software may be eligible for a discount and should reach out to us at info@passivehousecanada.com for further information. \nInformation about flixo can be found on this website: https://www.flixo.com/ \nPassive House Canada acknowledges the Flixo Course and curriculum remain the intellectual property of the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) and Regenerative Design LLC. Passive House Canada also acknowledges CSBR\, Regenerative Design LLC\, and CertiPHIers Cooperative as developers of the Flixo Course.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/flixo-training-model-thermal-bridges-for-high-performance-buildings-310-online-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,Flixo Training,Master Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260209T143440Z
CREATED:20251201T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T143440Z
UID:10000312-1770811200-1770825600@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Mastering Passive House Building Certification: Strategies\, Resources & Best Practices (130) – FEB 2026
DESCRIPTION:Passive House building certification is one of the most demanding—and rewarding—goals in high-performance construction. This live\, instructor-led course is designed to equip professionals with the strategies\, tools\, and insights needed to navigate the certification process with clarity and confidence. \nThrough real-world case studies and hands-on guidance\, participants will explore common certification pitfalls\, examine both successful and unsuccessful projects\, and gain a deep understanding of best practices and documentation requirements. \nIncluded is a bonus presentation\, Managing Passive House Consulting Effort with the Demands of Certification\, which provides additional insight into aligning certification timelines with project delivery\, managing workload\, and setting client expectations. \nWe are pleased to announce that this course is offered in partnership with Peel Passive House.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/mastering-passive-house-building-certification-strategies-resources-best-practices-130-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T195619Z
CREATED:20251124T212542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195619Z
UID:10000293-1770109200-1770120000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards for Building Officials (AB): ONLINE – FEB 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Alberta Building Officials Training\nThis virtual training program—developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund—is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. \nThrough 4 interactive sessions\, participants will explore building enclosure requirements\, mechanical systems\, energy modeling\, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers\, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals\, lower costs\, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/higher-tiers-of-necb-and-high-performance-standards-what-building-officials-need-to-know-ab-online-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Officials,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000828Z
CREATED:20251201T124931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000828Z
UID:10000308-1768899600-1768914000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Retrofit to EnerPHit: Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings (260) ONLINE - JAN 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBuildings 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. \nThis 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. \nAnyone 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.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/template-retrofit-to-enerphit-achieving-the-passive-house-standard-for-existing-buildings-260-online-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online,Retrofit to EnerPHit,Specialization
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20251215T235443Z
CREATED:20251127T212335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T235443Z
UID:10000304-1768467600-1768482000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:A Pattern Language from Passive House (320) ONLINE - JAN 2026
DESCRIPTION:“A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable\, low-emission\, mid-rise\, multi-unit\, wood-framed housing. \nThis virtual live four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings\, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into “patterns” using a format adapted from A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander (et al). \nThe patterns presented in this workshop are drawn from the hundreds of affordable multi-unit buildings constructed to the Passive House standard worldwide\, because this is the largest cohort of affordable\, low-emission\, mid-rise\, multi-unit housing. While these solutions are taken from Passive House buildings\, they are applicable for residential building design to meet Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code\, as well as multi-unit buildings aiming for similar low-TEDI or not-zero energy standards. Likewise\, while this workshop focuses on affordable housing\, the patterns apply equally to market- and luxury-housing projects. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the rationale for applying Passive House principles to mid-rise\, multi-unit residential buildings\, including their relevance to affordable housing and high-performance codes.\nIdentify architectural and design patterns that improve building performance\, comfort\, and cost-effectiveness across four key domains: form\, mitigation\, adaptation\, and electrification.\nApply pattern-based design strategies to support compliance with low-TEDI\, Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code\, and net-zero energy goals.\nEvaluate case studies of completed Passive House projects to assess real-world applications of design and construction patterns.\nIntegrate climate-responsive and future-ready design solutions into building projects\, including thermal comfort strategies\, embodied carbon reduction\, and electrification readiness.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/a-pattern-language-from-passive-house-online-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,Master Classes,Online,Pattern Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T170000
DTSTAMP:20251216T005316Z
CREATED:20250820T193641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T005316Z
UID:10000258-1765789200-1765818000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Large Building Airtightness Testing Training TORONTO\, ON - DEC 2025
DESCRIPTION:This in-person training course provides airtightness field testers and designers with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan\, execute\, and report on large building airtightness tests in compliance with high-performance building standards and codes. \nParticipants will gain expertise in test standards\, site preparation\, equipment operation and maintenance\, data analysis\, and reporting practices. The program is designed to address critical knowledge and capacity gaps in the Canadian building sector\, enabling professionals to improve verification processes and ensure buildings meet stringent energy and performance targets. \nDeveloped with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund\, this course combines hands-on learning with technical guidance to empower field testers and designers to perform airtightness testing with confidence and accuracy. \nLocation: University of Toronto — 35 St. George Street\, Room 217 Toronto\, Ontario M5S 1A4  \nCampus map can be found here
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/large-building-airtightness-testing-training-toronto-on-dec-2025/
LOCATION:University of Toronto\, 35 St. George Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1A4 \, Canada
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,In-Person,Large Building Airtightness,Master Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000430Z
CREATED:20241114T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000430Z
UID:10000147-1764752400-1764766800@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Flixo Training – Model Thermal Bridges for High-Performance Buildings (310) ONLINE –  DEC 2025
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will model thermal bridges using Flixo and understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of high-performance buildings and Passive House buildings. We cover the concepts and protocols for thermal bridge modelling. Then\, you will model several common thermal bridges using Flixo with guidance. \nThis course includes a four-month “training” Flixo Energy license (a value of $165 USD) for students who have not previously purchased Flixo Energy. Students who already have the Flixo software may be eligible for a discount and should reach out to us at info@passivehousecanada.com for further information. \nInformation about flixo can be found on this website: https://www.flixo.com/ \nPassive House Canada acknowledges the Flixo Course and curriculum remain the intellectual property of the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) and Regenerative Design LLC. Passive House Canada also acknowledges CSBR\, Regenerative Design LLC\, and CertiPHIers Cooperative as developers of the Flixo Course.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/flixo-training-model-thermal-bridges-for-high-performance-buildings-online-december-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,Flixo Training,Master Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000821Z
CREATED:20241114T182126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000821Z
UID:10000149-1764666000-1764680400@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Retrofit to EnerPHit: Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings (260) ONLINE - DEC 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBuildings 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. \nThis 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. \nAnyone 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.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/retrofit-to-enerphit-achieving-the-passive-house-standard-for-existing-buildings-online-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online,Retrofit to EnerPHit,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000131Z
CREATED:20250820T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000131Z
UID:10000260-1763715600-1763726400@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards: What Building Officials Need to Know (ON): ONLINE – NOV 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Ontario Building Officials Training\nThis virtual training program—developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund—is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. Through four interactive sessions\, participants will explore building enclosure requirements\, mechanical systems\, energy modeling\, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers\, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals\, lower costs\, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/higher-tiers-of-necb-and-high-performance-standards-what-building-officials-need-to-know-on-online-nov-2025/
CATEGORIES:Building Officials,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20251114T212754Z
CREATED:20250808T150330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T212754Z
UID:10000257-1763553600-1763568000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Mastering Passive House Building Certification: Strategies\, Resources & Best Practices – NOV 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that this course is offered in partnership with Peel Passive House. \n \nCourse Description\nPassive House building certification is one of the most demanding—and rewarding—goals in high-performance construction. This live\, instructor-led course is designed to equip professionals with the strategies\, tools\, and insights needed to navigate the certification process with clarity and confidence. \nThrough real-world case studies and hands-on guidance\, participants will explore common certification pitfalls\, examine both successful and unsuccessful projects\, and gain a deep understanding of best practices and documentation requirements. \nIncluded is a bonus presentation\, Managing Passive House Consulting Effort with the Demands of Certification\, which provides additional insight into aligning certification timelines with project delivery\, managing workload\, and setting client expectations. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the full scope and key steps of the Passive House building certification process\nIdentify how and when to effectively engage with a Passive House certifier\nPrepare\, organize\, and submit documentation that meets certification standards\nRecognize and avoid common pitfalls that delay or complicate certification\nApply proven strategies and best practices to streamline certification workflows\nBalance consulting responsibilities with certification requirements\nBuild confidence in guiding projects through certification with reduced risk\nDemonstrate readiness to support certified Passive House projects professionally
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/mastering-passive-house-building-certification-strategies-resources-best-practices-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000122Z
CREATED:20250820T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000122Z
UID:10000261-1763542800-1763553600@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards: What Building Officials Need to Know (BC): ONLINE – NOV 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to B.C. Building Officials Training\nThis virtual training program developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. Through four interactive sessions\, participants will explore building enclosure requirements\, mechanical systems\, energy modeling\, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers\, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals\, lower costs\, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/higher-tiers-of-necb-and-high-performance-standards-what-building-officials-need-to-know-bc-online-nov-2025/
CATEGORIES:Building Officials,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000554Z
CREATED:20241114T165736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000554Z
UID:10000145-1761642000-1761656400@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Construction Verifier ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you already well ac­quain­ted with Pass­ive House build­ing design\, e.g. through the par­ti­cip­a­tion in a Pass­ive House De­sign­er course\, and now want to deep­en your know­ledge? The Construction Verifier course will help you gain ad­vanced com­pet­en­ce in site supervision\, building commissioning and navigation of Passive House certification.\nOverview\nThis master class is designed for existing Certified Passive House Designers/Consultants to build their knowledge of other professional groups and activities which are integral to the construction of Passive Houses\, with a focus on im­proving com­pet­en­cy on Pass­ive House con­struc­tion sites and gaining valuable insight into the com­mis­sion­ing of en­ergy ef­fi­cient build­ings and the cer­ti­fic­a­tion pro­cess of Pass­ive House / En­erPHit pro­jects. \nDates\nDay 1 & 2: Tuesday October 28 & Thursday October 30 \, 2025 from 9am – 1pm (PT) each day\nDay 3 & 4: Tuesday November 4 & Thursday November 6 \, 2025 from 9am – 1pm (PT) each day\nDay 5 & 6: Tuesday November 11 & Thursday November 13 \, 2025 from 9am – 1pm (PT) each day\nDay 7 & 8: Tuesday November 18 & Thursday November 20 \, 2025 from 9am – 1pm (PT) each day \n*Dates are subject to change \nCourse description\nCertification for “Construction Verifier” (CoVer) will qualify Certified Passive House Designers/Consultants in overseeing the implementation of high-caliber construction throughout the entire Passive House building process. An overview of the process of building certification\, including a cost-efficient approach to the necessary preliminary work and documents\, is included. In-depth knowledge of Passive House relevant construction site topics is also reviewed\, in addition to an overview of the planning and implementation of energetic commissioning of Passive Houses. \nPlease note: This ad­di­tion­al cer­ti­fic­ate can only be used in con­junc­tion with a val­id Pass­ive House De­sign­er/Con­sult­ant (CPHD/C) cer­ti­fic­ate. Ad­di­tion­al cer­ti­fic­ates do not have to be re­newed them­selves. They are auto­mat­ic­ally re­newed by the re­new­al of the main CPHD/C cer­ti­fic­ate. This new “add-on seal” is used in conjunction with a valid “main seal” (Designer/Consultant seal).\nThe training is divided into the following modules: \n1. Site Supervisor \n2. Commissioning \n3. Navigating Passive House Certification \n\nModule 1. Site Supervisor\nThe module “Passive House Site Supervisor” (SiteS) can be used as a stand-alone training and certification for building professionals who are already certified as Passive House Tradespersons\, in addition to being a module of the CoVer training and certificate. \nThe goal of the SiteS course is to provide Passive House practitioners with in-depth knowledge for coordinating construction sites of complex and/or larger residential and non-residential Passive House and EnerPHit projects. Through the review of numerous examples and practical information\, it also aims at providing concrete knowledge and illustrating the skills and responsibilities that are essential to successfully executing Passive House building design on-site. \nThe course contains topics about construction management\, opaque and transparent elements of the building envelope\, airtightness and mechanical services\, all viewed from the perspective of the supervision of the construction site of Passive House and EnerPHit buildings. The effects of the various construction site relevant aspects on the energy balance with PHPP are also explained. \nTopics\n\nConstruction management\nOpaque thermal envelope: foundation and building structure and Opaque thermal envelope: thermal insulation\nAirtightness\nWindows\, doors and curtain wall facades\nMechanical systems\n\n\nModule 2. Commissioning\nThe goal of the Commissioning module is to ensure a successful building commissioning of Passive House projects in order to guarantee an execution and operation of the design without performance gaps. It provides a comprehensive review of the main aspects involved in designing\, planning and executing building commissioning. Moreover\, aspects related to monitoring\, data acquisition and measuring uncertainties are addressed\, together with an overview of software tools for performance evaluation and an exercise with PHPP. \nTopics\n\nCommissioning of MVHR systems\nCommissioning of heating and cooling systems\nCommissioning of shading\nSimplified Performance Monitoring\nPerformance Evaluation\n\n\nModule 3. Navigating Passive House Certification\nThe goal of the Navigating Passive House Certification module is to assist participants in understanding the process\, requirements and roles involved with Passive House certification\, review the necessary documents and their quality for a successful submittal for certification and to provide answers to the most common questions about building certification. \nThe corresponding learning targets and preparatory course contain topics about PHI Energy Standards and the corresponding building certification criteria\, the certification process\, with a particular focus on quality assurance for stepwise retrofits\, a hands-on overview of the documents to submit and a final review on how to improve cost-efficiency for the certification process. \nTopics\n\nBenefits of certification\nEnergy Standards of PHI\nCertification Criteria\nCertification process\nQuality assurance for stepwise retrofits\nDocuments to be submitted\nKeys to a cost-efficient certification process\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nProvide with in-depth knowledge for coordinating construction sites of complex and/or larger residential and non-residential Passive House and EnerPHit building projects.\nDeliver concrete knowledge and illustrate the skills and responsibilities that are essential to successfully executing Passive House building design on-site through the review of numerous examples and practical information\, particularly topics of Passive House construction management\, opaque and transparent elements of the building envelope\, airtightness and mechanical services. Additionally\, the effects of the various construction site relevant aspects on the energy balance with PHPP are highlighted.\nReview issues that are relevant to most situations\, no matter the place while providing the possibility to identify specific aspects that may be subject to national\, regional or local norms\, materials\, staff and traditions.\nProvide a general overview of the concept of performance gap and definition of building commissioning for Passive House buildings.\nUnderstand the definition of calculated energy demand vs. measured energy consumption\, climate vs. weather\, standard usage assumptions vs. actual usage indicators.\nUnderstand the main drivers/influence factors on energy use for heating and cooling\nBecome acquainted with building commissioning methodologies\, per different sectors of building services and controls\, with indication of proven approaches for control algorithms and control parameters.\nUnderstand simplified performance monitoring and performance evaluation\, from the perspective of user comfort and of energy use.\nExtend the knowledge of the different Passive House certification standards\, the certification process and criteria and understand the certification process and the role of Passive House consultancy services within them in order to achieve it in an efficient and profitable manner.\nLearn about Accredited Passive House Certifiers and their role within the certification process and review the important elements of quality assurance for step-by-step retrofits.\nBecome acquainted with the Passive House certification platform\, including its main functions and review all the necessary documents that need to be submitted for achieving Passive House or EnerPHit certification understanding the necessary quality and detailing of\ninformation\, including the boundary conditions for the PHPP calculation.\nReview some of the main tips and tricks\, support documents and sources provided by the Passive House Institute to achieve a cost-efficient certification process from the perspective of Passive House design.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/construction-verifier-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction Verifier,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000654Z
CREATED:20241114T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000654Z
UID:10000144-1761642000-1761656400@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Site Supervisor ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Do you already know what is im­port­ant when build­ing Pass­ive Houses\, have worked on Pass­ive House con­struc­tion sites your­self and/or at­ten­ded a Pass­ive House Trades­per­son course? \nIf so\, now is the time to ac­quire in-depth know­ledge and ex­pand on your skills for co­or­din­at­ing and suc­cess­fully ex­ecut­ing com­plex and lar­ge res­id­en­tial and non-res­id­en­tial Pass­ive House / En­erPHit pro­jects on-site. \nDates\nDay 1 & 2: Tuesday October 28 & Thursday October 30 \, 2025 from 9am – 1pm (PT) each day\nDay 3 & 4: Tuesday November 4 & Thursday November 6 \, 2025 from 9am – 1pm (PT) each day \n*Dates are subject to change \nOverview\nThis master class is designed for existing Certified Passive House Tradespeople to build their knowledge of other professional groups and activities which are integral to the construction of Passive Houses\, with a focus on im­proving com­pet­en­cy on Pass­ive House con­struc­tion sites. \nCertification for “Passive House Site Supervisor” (SiteS) can be used as a stand-alone training and certification for building professionals who are already certified as Passive House Tradespersons. \nPlease note: This ad­di­tion­al cer­ti­fic­ate can only be used in con­junc­tion with a val­id Pass­ive House Trades­per­son (CPHT) cer­ti­fic­ate. Ad­di­tion­al cer­ti­fic­ates do not have to be re­newed them­selves. They are auto­mat­ic­ally re­newed by the re­new­al of the main CPHT cer­ti­fic­ate. This new “add-on seal” is used in conjunction with a valid “main seal” (Tradesperson seal). \n\nCourse description\nThe module “Passive House Site Supervisor” (SiteS) can be used as a stand-alone training and certification for building professionals who are already certified as Passive House Tradespersons. \nThe goal of the SiteS course is to provide Passive House practitioners with in-depth knowledge for coordinating construction sites of complex and/or larger residential and non-residential Passive House and EnerPHit projects. Through the review of numerous examples and practical information\, it also aims at providing concrete knowledge and illustrating the skills and responsibilities that are essential to successfully executing Passive House building design on-site. \nThe course contains topics about construction management\, opaque and transparent elements of the building envelope\, airtightness and mechanical services\, all viewed from the perspective of the supervision of the construction site of Passive House and EnerPHit buildings. The effects of the various construction site relevant aspects on the energy balance with PHPP are also explained. \nTopics\n\nConstruction management\nOpaque thermal envelope: foundation and building structure\nOpaque thermal envelope: thermal insulation\nAirtightness\nWindows and doors\nCurtain wall facades\nMechanical systems\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nProvide with in-depth knowledge for coordinating construction sites of complex and/or larger residential and non-residential Passive House and EnerPHit building projects.\nDeliver concrete knowledge and illustrate the skills and responsibilities that are essential to successfully executing Passive House building design on-site through the review of numerous examples and practical information\, particularly topics of Passive House construction management\, opaque and transparent elements of the building envelope\, airtightness and mechanical services. Additionally\, the effects of the various construction site relevant aspects on the energy balance with PHPP are highlighted.\nReview issues that are relevant to most situations\, no matter the place while providing the possibility to identify specific aspects that may be subject to national\, regional or local norms\, materials\, staff and traditions
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/site-supervisor-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online,Site Supervisor,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000113Z
CREATED:20241113T213410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000113Z
UID:10000139-1761127200-1761134400@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Controlling Water on Roofs and Below-Grade (200D) ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date\n 200D: Wednesday October 22\, 2025 – 10am to 12pm (PDT) \n*Date is subject to change \nCourse description\nIf you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nControlling Water on Roofs and Below-Grade – Part 4 of the Building Enclosure Control Layers series\n \n200D will focus on the special building enclosure control practices for roof and below-grade assemblies. \nThis two-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the challenges with building enclosure assembly design and detailing for passive house projects\nDescribe and identify building enclosure control layers\nDesign and sketch appropriate building enclosure control layers within passive house building enclosure assemblies and details\nSpecify appropriate building materials for different control functions suitable for the higher demands of passive house projects
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/controlling-water-on-roofs-and-below-grade-200d-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20251215T235435Z
CREATED:20250909T041009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T235435Z
UID:10000262-1761037200-1761051600@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:A Pattern Language from Passive House: ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:“A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable\, low-emission\, mid-rise\, multi-unit\, wood-framed housing. \nThis virtual live four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings\, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into “patterns” using a format adapted from A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander (et al). \nDates\nDay 1: Tuesday October 21\, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day\nDay 2: Thursday October 23\, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day\nDay 3: Tuesday October 28\, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day\nDay 4: Thursday October 30\, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day \nCourse description\nHow to Design and Build High-Performance Apartment Buildings at the Lowest Possible Cost  \n“A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable\, low-emission\, mid-rise\, multi-unit\, wood-framed housing. \nThis virtual live four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings\, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into “patterns” using a format adapted from A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander (et al). \nThe patterns presented in this workshop are drawn from the hundreds of affordable multi-unit buildings constructed to the Passive House standard worldwide\, because this is the largest cohort of affordable\, low-emission\, mid-rise\, multi-unit housing. While these solutions are taken from Passive House buildings\, they are applicable for residential building design to meet Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code\, as well as multi-unit buildings aiming for similar low-TEDI or not-zero energy standards. Likewise\, while this workshop focuses on affordable housing\, the patterns apply equally to market- and luxury-housing projects.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/a-pattern-language-from-passive-house-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,Master Classes,Online,Pattern Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000105Z
CREATED:20241113T213416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000105Z
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SUMMARY:Control of Air: Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection (200C) ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date\n200C: Wednesday October 15\, 2025 – 10am to 12pm (PDT) \n*Date is subject to change \nCourse description\nIf you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nBuilding Enclosure Control Layers –  Part 3 of the Building Enclosure Control Layers series\n \n200C will cover wall air control/air barrier systems and materials \nThis two-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the challenges with building enclosure assembly design and detailing for passive house projects\nDescribe and identify building enclosure control layers\nDesign and sketch appropriate building enclosure control layers within passive house building enclosure assemblies and details\nSpecify appropriate building materials for different control functions suitable for the higher demands of passive house projects
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/control-of-air-air-barrier-systems-and-material-selection-200c-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20251216T005305Z
CREATED:20250820T194113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T005305Z
UID:10000259-1760518800-1760547600@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Large Building Airtightness Testing Training VANCOUVER\, BC - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Large Building Airtightness Testing Training\nThis in-person training course provides airtightness field testers and designers with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan\, execute\, and report on large building airtightness tests in compliance with high-performance building standards and codes. \nParticipants will gain expertise in test standards\, site preparation\, equipment operation and maintenance\, data analysis\, and reporting practices. The program is designed to address critical knowledge and capacity gaps in the Canadian building sector\, enabling professionals to improve verification processes and ensure buildings meet stringent energy and performance targets. \nDeveloped with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund\, this course combines hands-on learning with technical guidance to empower field testers and designers to perform airtightness testing with confidence and accuracy. \nDay 1: Wednesday October 15\, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm PST\nDay 2: Thursday October 16\, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm PST\nDay 3: Friday October 17\, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm PST \nLocation: SIGA Vancouver – 85 Glacier St Unit 5\, Coquitlam\, BC V3K 5Z1 \n*If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms please refrain from joining us in person and contact info@passivehousecanada.com to go over your course deferment options.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/large-building-airtightness-testing-training-vancouver-bc-oct-2025/
LOCATION:SIGA Vancouver\, 85 Glacier St\, Unit 5\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 5Z1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,In-Person,Large Building Airtightness,Master Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000056Z
CREATED:20241113T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000056Z
UID:10000137-1759917600-1759924800@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Controlling Water and Vapour – From Rainscreens to Vapour Barriers (200B) ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date\n200B: Wednesday October 8\, 2025 – 10am to 12pm (PDT) \n*Date is subject to change \nCourse description\nIf you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nBuilding Enclosure Control Layers – Part 2 of the Building Enclosure Control Layers series\n \n200B will take a deeper dive into rainwater control and detailing as well covering vapour control for walls. \nThis two-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the challenges with building enclosure assembly design and detailing for passive house projects\nDescribe and identify building enclosure control layers\nDesign and sketch appropriate building enclosure control layers within passive house building enclosure assemblies and details\nSpecify appropriate building materials for different control functions suitable for the higher demands of passive house projects
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/controlling-water-and-vapour-from-rainscreens-to-vapour-barriers-200b-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000806Z
CREATED:20241113T221923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000806Z
UID:10000141-1759827600-1759842000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Retrofit to EnerPHit: Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nDay 1 & 2: Tuesday October 7 & Thursday October 9\, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (PST) each day\nDay 3 & 4: Tuesday October 14 & Thursday October 16\, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (PST) each day \n*Dates are subject to change \nCourse description\nBuildings shape the lives\, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately\, too many of the buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes\, to mold and moisture problems\, to inefficient HVAC systems. 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. \nThis in-depth seminar 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. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nParticipants 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.\nUnderstand the various Passive House strategies for improving durability\, health\, comfort and energy-efficiency and how they can be applied in retrofit scenarios\nAnalyze the implications of modifications to the building envelope and review some common issues and pitfalls in high performance retrofits\nUnderstand how building retrofits fit into the larger nationwide efforts at climate-change adaptation and mitigation.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/retrofit-to-enerphit-achieving-the-passive-house-standard-for-existing-buildings-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Master Classes,Online,Retrofit to EnerPHit,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T000049Z
CREATED:20241113T213449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T000049Z
UID:10000136-1759312800-1759320000@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Control Layers for Passive House Wall Assemblies (200A) ONLINE - OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date\n200A: Wednesday Oct 1\, 2025 – 10am to 12pm (PDT) \n*Date is subject to change \nCourse description\nIf you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing\, durable Passive House building\, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed\, selected\, and detailed to control water\, vapour\, and air. They are placed throughout the building\, from the roof\, walls\, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies\, details\, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers\, vapour barriers\, and water-resistive barriers\, or collectively as critical barriers. \nThe design\, selection\, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings\, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky\, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore\, to design and construct effective passive house buildings\, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. \nBuilding Enclosure Control Layers –  Part 1 of the Building Enclosure Control Layers series\n \n200A will introduce the concept of building enclosure control layers and provide examples from passive house buildings of air barrier systems\, vapour retarders/barriers\, and wall/roof water management. The session will also cover placement of vapour control with different types and varying thicknesses of insulation and water control for walls\, including rainscreens and water-resistive barrier materials. \nThis two-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A. \n*To register for the full series\, please click here. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the challenges with building enclosure assembly design and detailing for passive house projects\nDescribe and identify building enclosure control layers\nDesign and sketch appropriate building enclosure control layers within passive house building enclosure assemblies and details\nSpecify appropriate building materials for different control functions suitable for the higher demands of passive house projects
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/introduction-to-control-layers-for-passive-house-wall-assemblies-200a-online-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosures,Master Classes,Online,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20250826T185041Z
CREATED:20250805T205524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T185041Z
UID:10000256-1759222800-1759237200@www.passivehousecanada.com
SUMMARY:From SketchUp to PHPP: Master Passive House Design with designPH: ONLINE - SEP 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nDay 1 & 2: Tuesday September 30\, 2025 & Thursday October 2\, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT)\nDay 3 & 4: Tuesday October 7\, 2025 & Thursday October 9\, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) \nCourse description\nStreamline your Passive House design workflow\, easily create accurate shading parameters for your project and save yourself time! This course will take learners from the very beginning up to a completed whole-building energy model using the powerful new designPH 2.2 plugin. \nParticipants will follow along\, step-by-step with a real project\, starting with the CAD geometry\, turning it into a full 3D surface model\, build and apply assemblies\, manage thermal bridges\, create complex window objects as well as detailed site shading and interior room-level data. We’ll also review the overall workflow and how to use designPH within a real project as well as how to move project data into PHPP models. \nA basic understanding of SketchUp is required\, we recommend using the free tutorials for beginners\, available online. It is also helpful if students have completed our 120A and 120B course before taking this master class.
URL:https://www.passivehousecanada.com/event/from-sketchup-to-phpp-master-passive-house-design-with-designph-online-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy Modelling,Master Classes,Online,Software
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