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    Passive House 201 Event: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, August 16, 3 PM

  • 16 August 2022
  • Start time : 03:00 PM
  • End time : 05:00 PM
  • Event Host : Built Environment Plus
Passive House 201: Green Building Webinar
Event Description

This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.

Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightness, thermal bridging, testing & verification, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included, though some familiarity is recommended.

Learn about designing projects to the Passive House standard and details to focus on, including thermal & air barriers.

Learn about common construction issues and strategies to successfully build PH projects.

Learn about methods to achieve PH air tightness metrics and conduct testing & verification on the envelope.

Learn about mechanical systems, including VRFs, heat pumps, and ERVs, and things to consider when designing for them.

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Built Environment Plus
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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