- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This lab course allows for hands-on practice constructing various air barrier systems and assembly details for zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings to meet the requirements of the national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) and Passive House standards. Students will apply a foundational understanding of zero energy/emissions building codes and standards, airtightness and low-TEDI enclosures and work through several hands-on lab stations to build, test, or evaluate various assemblies using a range of approaches and materials. Lab activities will cover air and thermal barrier approaches and details for foundations, above and below-grade walls, roofs, interfaces, windows, balconies, penetrations, and low-embodied carbon insulation material options. This course is offered in person at BCIT High-Performance Lab with some assignments through the BCIT Learning Hub. Students should prepare for light construction and wear steel-toe footwear for lab sessions. Tools are provided onsite.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$759.14 - $773.71 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Compare the material properties (membranes, tapes, components, etc.) in the application as an air barrier system.
- Compare the material properties of insulation as part of the thermal barrier.
- Identify construction details and materials to mitigate moisture and water risks with various highly insulated assemblies.
- Identify air barrier approaches and construction details that will help protect the air barrier during construction and over the life of the building.
- Identify construction details that will help protect the thermal barrier over the life of the building.
- Interpret air barrier and thermal barrier details on drawings.
- Evaluate air barrier solutions for problematic construction details.
- Develop a construction plan for the sequencing and installing the air barrier and thermal barrier.
- Demonstrate the technical skills to execute the correct installation of an air barrier for a range of assembly details.
- Demonstrate the technical skills to execute the correct installation of various split-insulated assembly types and complete exterior finishing details.
- Practice locating and repairing leaks on an air barrier system.
- Be familiar with the thermal bridging properties of materials (fasteners, clips, etc.) and their potential role in addressing problematic construction details.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Essentials of Net-Zero and Passive House Construction
Microcredential Part-time
- Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of XZEB 1130 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92562
Dates
Mar 27 - Mar 29 Cancelled
- CRN 92562
- $759.14 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 - Mar 29 | Thu, Fri, Sat | 08:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
3 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of XZEB 1130 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68226
Dates
Apr 03 - Apr 05 Seats Available
- CRN 68226
- $773.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- To register for this course, learners must have either completed the prerequisites OR be registered to complete them. International fees are typically 3.12 times domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 69841
Dates
Jun 12 - Jun 14 Seats Available
- CRN 69841
- $773.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 - Jun 14 | Thu, Fri, Sat | 08:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
3 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- To register for this course, learners must have either completed the prerequisites OR be registered to complete them.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.