Welcome to Net Zero High Performance Buildings Training
Introduction to Net Zero High Performance Buildings
This 1-hour session will provide participants with an understanding of the meaning in net zero in the built environment as well as an overview of the core principles of High Performance Buildings design.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Net Zero Definition.
- Principles for a Net Zero Building Design.
Date: January 31, 2022 (9am to 10am AST)
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The recording for this course will be available for 30 days after the end of the training.
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Envelope
This 2-hour course is designed to help participants understand principles relating to high-performance buildings envelope, properties of insulation and wall assembly techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- Principles of high-performance buildings envelope.
- Insulation Properties.
- Wall Assemblies for high-performance buildings.
Date: February 7, 2022 (9am to 11am AST)
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The recording for this course will be available for 30 days after the end of the training.
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Airtightness
This 2-hour course will touch on various technical aspects related to airtightness in high-performance buildings.
Learning Outcomes
- Importance of airtightness in buildings, with reference to energy demand, heating load, thermal comfort, moisture management and structural integrity.
- Airtight envelope designs for different construction types used in Canada.
- Suitable airtight building component connections.
- Suitable airtight sealing methods for penetrations and challenges.
Date: February 16, 2022 (9am to 11am AST)
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The recording for this course will be available for 30 days after the end of the training.
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Thermal Bridges
This final 2-hour course will give participants an overview of the definition of thermal bridges, types of thermal bridges and ways to avoid them.
Learning Outcomes
- Definition of thermal bridges.
- Understand various types of thermal bridges
- Learn how to avoid thermal bridges
Date: February 23, 2022 (9am to 11am AST)
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The recording for this course will be available for 30 days after the end of the training.
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The instructor will be Philippe St-Jean .
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: TBC
- ALBNL: TBC Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
- AANB: TBC Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
- NSAA: TBC Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
