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    Free Online Course Passive House Construction Primer, September 29, 1 - 2 pm ET

  • 29 September 2022
  • Start time : 01:00 PM
  • End time : 02:00 PM
  • Event Host : Building Energy Exchange
Passive House, construction, primer, high performance building
Event Description

Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of Building Energy Exhange's original Primer, and is ideal for contractors, tradespeople, and anyone else interested in gaining an overview of high-performance construction strategies.

This course provides an overview of the following principles of Passive House design and construction, and offers tips for their successful implementation:

  • Airtight Construction
  • Continuous Insulation
  • Thermal Bridge-Free Construction
  • High-Performance Windows & Doors
  • Energy Recovery Ventilation

 

This training was developed in partnership with PHN– the Passive House network – as part of a comprehensive pathway of Passive House education and certification.

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Building Energy Exchange
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Insructor:

      George Kontaroudis, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, Senior Project Manager, Morris Adjmi Architects
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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