In cooperation with BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment, the City of Vancouver is giving skilled builders and tradespersons in their communities the opportunity to take this course on Passive House construction at a reduced cost. This five day course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure optimization and provides a…

The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test. Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants…

There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam. Examination dates are fixed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international database. For information on certification via project design and documentation please see PHI’s Project Qualification page. The…

110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings   Course description 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.   Recommended for Anyone wishing to understand the basics of Passive House high performance buildings, including:…

Are you passionate about building and living in sustainable cities? We invite you to join us at the Ecocity World Summit 2019 taking place October 7 - 11, 2019 in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. Ecocity World Summit is the longest running international conference on sustainable cities. Ecocity 2019’s theme Socially Just and Ecologically Sustainable Cities will be explored through insightful presentations, educational field trips, interactive workshops and collaborative discussions. Register by June 14, 2019 to take advantage of the early registration…

Building Smart: Designing Building Enclosures in Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Construction Join us for this Building Smart seminar to learn about industry best practices for designing efficient, durable wood-frame building enclosures in new construction. Explore the latest edition of the Building Enclosure Design Guide now available online.   Speakers will discuss the behaviour of wood as a material, the fundamentals of heat, air and moisture control, durability principles, and current building code energy provisions for the building enclosure. Practical enclosure details, assemblies…

Building Envelope Technology Access Centre (BETAC) PresentsThree-Day Training Course Large Building Airtightness Testing WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Differences between residential and commercial tests Building science and driving forces of air leakage Testing standards and code requirements Test considerations and planning Required materials and equipment First-hand experience with setup and use of blower door equipment Trouble-shooting common problems encountered during testing This workshop concludes with a full live test at the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure (CARSI) at Red…

The event will be an exceptional learning opportunity on the very latest innovations and information on wood products and building systems – PLUS – attendees will be among the first to be informed about the early BC adoption of the 2020 NBCC which will increase the maximum height limit for wood buildings to 12 storeys, along with the opportunities and possibilities in this exciting new era of wood construction. Topics will include key drivers in building and design, including enhanced…

In cooperation with BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment, the City of Vancouver is giving skilled builders and tradespersons in their communities the opportunity to take this course on Passive House construction at a reduced cost. This five day course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure optimization and provides a…

Building Smart with Sound Principles and Noise Control in Homes This three-hour webinar will examine site assessment for noise sources and provide strategies to reduce noise intrusion including: Building enclosure design and construction to reduce community and traffic noise transmission into homes – including wood-frame exterior walls, window IGU selection and framing details Noise control between units – through common walls and floors as well as practical strategies and construction details to create quiet spaces inside homes Acoustics ratings such…

Inaugurated in 1979, the "Buildings Conference" takes place every three years allowing time to develop new research and technology applications and to document the findings. Attendance is international and draws heavily on the advanced technical knowledge of all our global experts. The "Buildings Conference" presents a great opportunity for product manufacturers, research groups, technical advisors, builders, designers and other consultants to discuss their work achievements, interest and awareness of buildings issues, and provides solutions to some of our major building…

(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/   Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education   Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…

(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/   Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education   Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…

What’s New? Changes to the 2018 BC Building Code are coming and will be effective December 12, 2019. Join us to learn more. This workshop will cover new code requirements for: Encapsulated mass timber construction Secondary suites Roof-top enclosures and occupancies Recycling rooms Carbon monoxide levels BC Energy Step Code   Presenters Don Pedde is a Senior Codes Administrator with the Building and Safety Standards Branch. Don has 33 years of experience in the building industry including work as a…

(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/   Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education   Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…

(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/   Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education   Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…

(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/   Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education   Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…