Course Overview
This course will provide an advanced study of Passive House design and construction for Part 3 Buildings to help site supervisors, general contractors, tradespeople, and designers or consultants develop the applied knowledge to build to the Passive House standard. In British Columbia, building to the Passive House standard means achieving the upper step of the BC Energy Step Code. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the Passive House Standard, building science, airtight design and construction, thermal-bridge free and highly insulated assembly details, and an introduction to ventilation and mechanical systems for Passive House buildings. Students will develop a solid understanding of Passive House planning principles, standard metrics, certification requirements, processes, and quality control best practices. Deeper dive into airtight and low-TEDI Passive House enclosures will include specific discussion of enclosure costing, constructability, quality control, supplier constraints, construction management, and commissioning activities. Course includes exam preparation to ensure students are prepared to earn their certification as an International Passive House Tradesperson by completing the Certified Passive House Tradesperson Exam (standard international exam set by the Passive House Institute and offered in Canada by Passive House Canada). This course is offered fully online with industry expert instructors providing online lectures and live construction demonstrations in the BCIT High Performance Building Lab.
Prerequisite(s)
- Previous design or construction experience is recommended.
Credits
0.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the Passive House Standard and performance metrics.
- Identify the unique construction and compliance requirements for Passive House projects.
- Apply building science concepts of air, moisture, and heat in Passive House enclosures.
- Describe the process for reviewing detail design options at critical design stages and be aware of several available resources.
- Compare enclosure solution details for specific construction considerations (e.g., mitigating thermal bridging, cost, constructability, etc.)
- Describe solutions to achieve construction airtightness in Passive House projects.
- Be aware of the design and construction considerations for mechanical systems in Passive House buildings.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
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