Passive House Construction Training for Trades (150A + 150B) COQUITLAM, BC – OCT 2026
This includes the 150A Theoretical course, as well as the 150B Practical course. Learn how to build a Passive House building by gaining a solid understanding of the interactions and interdependencies of building components in a Passive House project.
October 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PDT
SESSIONS
3
HOURS
21
CPD CREDITS
18
LOCATION
Vancouver
Location: SIGA 85 Glacier St #5, Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Z1
If you intend to write the Certified Passive House Tradesperson exam we strongly recommend you take 150A, 150B and 150C prior to writing the exam. Learn more about the Pathway to Passive House Tradesperson Certification (150P).
Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades – Theoretical (150A) & Practical (150B)
It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued.
This in-person three-day course teaches the theory of Passive House building techniques and prepares participants for the Certified Passive House Tradesperson exam. It includes lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. This course also enables you to understand the impacts on energy efficiency of any change orders and to collaborate with designers to solve problems involved in the construction process.
The following theoretical topics will be covered:
- Passive House criteria and principles
- Building ecology, comfort and economic efficiency
- Introduction to Passive House design tools (e.g. PHPP)
- Construction process and quality assurance
- Thermal insulation
- Thermal bridge-free construction
- Windows and airtightness
- Ventilation and heat supply
- Building envelope specialization
Practical topics covered:
- Airtightness testing
- How to set up a building to do an airtightness test
- How to look for air leakage and how to prevent it
- Windows installation
- Ventilation system
DATES
(All times listed are in Pacific Time)
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
(Dates are subject to change)
RECOMMENDED FOR
- Tradespeople, site supervisors and general contractors who will be involved in the construction of Passive House building.
- People with prior knowledge/experience in the construction industry or related fields.
- It may also be of interest to designers, architects, architectural technologists and developers. All theoretical components of this course are covered in 120A: Passive House Design & Construction.
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.
Participants should have prior knowledge/experience in the construction industry or related fields.
Hajo Meijer – Architect, Ecocentric Design
Hajo is a Certified Passive House Designer and Architect with 25 years of experience in the building industry. After finishing his Masters in Architectural Science at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, Hajo moved to BC. There he started his design career in the timber frame industry in the Kootenays. He then established Ecocentric Design to focus on his passion for sustainable building. Since participating in one of the first Passive House Design and Construction course of Canada, he has been passionately integrating Passive House principles into his work. Hajo has designed and consulted on several Passive House projects, with his first certified Passive House completed in 2018 in Maple Bay, BC.
Currently, Hajo works at an Architecture office in Nanaimo, BC. He enjoys to spend his free time in the great outdoors.
- Digital copy of course slides
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
The health and safety of our participants is important to us. Participants are not permitted to attend in-person courses if they are exhibiting any symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and difficulty swallowing, coughing or sneezing, or other symptoms as described by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
No refunds will be allowed but courses can be transferred to an alternate date.
If you are interested in our pathway course bundles, but need some payment flexibility, we can help. You can now pay 50% of the course fee when you register and pay the balance within 30 days (Full balance must be paid prior to starting the course). Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Register Soon
If insufficient registrations are received by 14 days before this course is scheduled to start, it may be canceled. While we do our best to plan our course schedule well in advance, course dates, venues and instructors are subject to change.
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 consult the links here to find out more about funding available in your province.
The health and safety of our participants is important to us. Participants are not permitted to attend in-person courses if they are exhibiting any symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and difficulty swallowing, coughing or sneezing, or other symptoms as described by the Public Health Agency of Canada. No refunds will be allowed and courses can be transferred to an alternate date.
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: TBD
(based on attendance of live course)
- BC Housing (HPO): 18 CPD Informal
- AIBC: TBD Core Learning Units
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