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Template: Intro to Passive House High-Performance Buildings (90) VIRTUAL – MON YEAR
An overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada.
September 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
SESSIONS
4
HOURS
8
CPD CREDITS
7
LOCATION
Virtual
An Introduction to the Passive House High-Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high-performance buildings.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding Passive House principles
- Insulation and airtightness design and construction techniques
- Thermal bridging basic concept
- Window placement and construction, window components and efficiency
- Ventilation system in a Passive House building
- Economics of Passive House design and construction
- Case studies.
Please note this is an introductory course and does not provide the technical knowledge necessary to design and build a Passive House building. If you are ready to take on a Passive House project, we recommend registering for the Pathway to Passive House Designer/Consultant Certification.
Success Stories
DATES
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025
All sessions take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Time / 1:00 pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time.
(Dates are subject to change)
RECOMMENDED FOR
Anyone wishing to understand the basics of Passive House high-performance buildings, including:
Homeowners, developers, project coordinators, Realtors, subcontractors and component suppliers, architects, engineers, architectural technologists and other design professionals.
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.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
The instructors for this course will be confirmed shortly.
- Digital copy of course slides
- Recording available for 30 days following the event
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
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: 7
(based on attendance of live course)
- BC Housing (HPO): 7 CPD Informal
- AIBC: 7 Core Learning Units
- ALBNL: 7 Core Learning Hours
- AANB: 7 Core Learning Hours
- NSAA: 7 Core Learning Hours
- AAA: 7 Core Learning Hours self-reported
- OAA: self-reported
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