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Introduction to Passive House Design and Construction
2017-03-18 @ 09:00 - 17:00
This one day foundation course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the elements of the Passive House design, which leads to cost effective, low energy buildings with increased occupant comfort and reduced mechanical systems.
Subjects covered:
- Passive house design fundamentals
- Super insulated envelopes
- Methods for achieving extreme air tightness
- Passive house quality windows
- Leading ventilation design principles
- Passive house economics and costs
Who attends?
Construction industry professionals, architects, designers, local government, real estate agents, developers, home owners, sustainability enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning the basics of energy efficient building.
Learning Units: 5.75 Core LU
Course Instructor: Michael Nemeth
Location: Room CAT101, NAIT Campus, Edmonton, AB, Canada