AIA Canada - Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings

When: Tuesday 14 February 2023 @ 12:00 (Eastern US Time)
CES Credits - Course offers 15 LU/ HSWs total
Cost - $1350 (AIA members get 10% discount with code AIAPL39#)

Course Dates

Day 1 & 2 : Tuesday 14 February, Thursday 16 February
Day 3 & 4: Tuesday 28 February, Thursday 2 March

Description

AIA Canada is excited to partner with Passive House Canada to offer this four-part course to AIA members.

Buildings shape the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately, too many of the buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes, to mold and moisture problems, to inefficient HVAC systems. The Passive House standard has evolved over the years and now includes powerful tools, guidelines and certification pathways which can assist design and construction professionals seeking to retrofit existing buildings to be more comfortable, healthier and use less energy. This in-depth seminar will introduce participants to the Passive House retrofit ‘EnerPHit’ standards and highlight some examples of successful Passive House retrofits from around the world. We will discuss the basic principles of Passive House design, including thermal comfort, energy efficiency, durability and health – as well as some of the common tools and techniques for achieving these goals on retrofits. We’ll also review how the EnerPHit standard fits into the larger efforts at decarbonization across Canada. Anyone looking to rehabilitate an existing building will benefit from this course, and in particular this course is a crucial first step for anyone looking to certify a building as a Passive House EnerPHit retrofit.