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Flixo Training – Model Thermal Bridges for High-Performance Buildings (310) ONLINE – FEB 2026
In this 16 hour course, you will model thermal bridges using Flixo and understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of high-performance buildings.
February 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
SESSIONS
4
HOURS
16
CPD CREDITS
15
LOCATION
Online
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.
This 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 [email protected] for further information.
Information about flixo can be found on this website: https://www.flixo.com/
Passive 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.
DATES
All sessions take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Thursday, February 26, 2026
(Dates are subject to change)
RECOMMENDED FOR
- Architects and designers
- Engineers, energy modellers, and Passive House consultants
- Other building professionals who want to build on their skills of thermal bridge modelling
Proven Professional Process
We have been providing training for over 10 years. Our step-by-step processes have been fine tuned by industry experts to maximize your success.
Real World Examples and Solutions
All of the Passive House principles being taught are based on real-world situations in our Canadian climate.
Support From Industry Experts
Learn from the best, in real time. All courses are provided live, so you can ask questions and get immediate feedback from your instructor.
- Some familiarity with thermal bridges.
- For a better learning experience in this course, we encourage participants to have 2 computer monitors during the course.
The instructor for this course will be Chris Petit.
Chris Petit, CPHD, CPHT, PHI-accredited Certifier & Trainer
Chris provides education and technical assistance to members of Passive House Canada and municipalities across Canada. As a member of several standards committees, Chris collaborates to improve energy efficiency standards and help make high performance building the norm. Chris is a Passive House consultant, tradesperson, site supervisor, construction verifier, trainer, and building certifier accredited by the Passive House Institute. He has provided design support and energy modelling services since 2008 with the Center for Sustainable Building Research, Clean Energy Coalition, Regenerative Design, and CertiPHIers Cooperative.
Digital copy of course slides.
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Course Topics
1) Identifying Thermal Bridges
- Types of Thermal Bridges
- Visual examples of common details
- Discussion of techniques to reduce psi values
- Determining which thermal bridges need to be modelled
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment
2) Thermal Bridge Protocols
- Overview of modelling and psi value calculation process
- Standard boundary conditions
- Material properties
- Geometry requirements
- Reference points
- Calculation and use of equivalent U-values within models
- Entering psi-values in WUFI Passive and PHPP
3) Flixo Walk-through
4) In class demonstrations of modelling for several important thermal bridge types
- Exterior and interior wall corners
- Rim joists
- Roof eaves
- Foundations (slabs and footings)
- Parapets
- Windows (sill, header, jamb)
- Special cases: Unheated basement
5) Tips and Tricks for Projects with Large Amounts of Thermal Bridges
6) Flixo Practice
- Individual/small-team modelling projects using selected details from real projects.
Learning Outcomes
- Model thermal bridges.
- Types of thermal Bridges.
- Understand the impact of design details on energy performance of High-performance buildings / Passive House.
- Learn about concepts and protocol for thermal bridge modelling.
- Overview of modelling and psi value calculation process
- Standard boundary conditions
- Material properties
- Geometry requirements
- Reference points
- Calculation and use of equivalent U-values within models
- Entering psi-values in WUFI Passive and PHPP
**This 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 [email protected] for further information.
NOTE: In order to provide the best possible learning experience, the Flixo Energy Licenses will be available a week prior to the course start. For advance access, a free, 30-day trial version is available for download for those who are interested: https://www.flixo.com/demo-version/
***Please note that this course is limited to 25 participants and will be live-only (no recordings are provided).
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: 15
(based on attendance of live course)
- PHI: 20 Credit Points
- BC Housing (HPO): 15 CPD Informal
- AIBC: 15 Core Learning Units
- ALBNL: 15 Core Learning Hours
- AANB: 15 Core Learning Hours
- NSAA: 15 Core Learning Hours
- AAA: self-reported
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