Course Overview
This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will develop a firm understanding of assembly details, material selection and compatibility, construction approaches, sequencing and coordination, for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. Key topics include the airtightness, high R-value enclosure details, thermal bridging, assembly interfaces, windows, mechanical and electrical penetration, and embodied carbon of materials. This course is offered online with live virtual lectures and self-paced learning in the BCIT Learning Hub.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in XZEB 1001
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$553.25
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of building science (heat, air, and moisture transmission) in the context of various near Zero Energy Building assemblies.
- Describe the requirements and best practices for airtightness planning, coordination, and documentation from design through to construction and testing.
- Compare air barrier material properties (rigid boards, membranes, tapes, components, etc.) in their application as an air barrier system.
- Compare assembly material properties (insulation, structural elements, fasteners, etc.) in their application as part of a thermal barrier.
- Describe the installation details for various above and below-grade air barrier solutions to achieve the airtightness (ACH) metrics of the BC Energy Step Code and the Passive House standard.
- Describe the installation details for various above and below-grade highly-insulated and thermal bridge-free assembly solutions to achieve the metrics of the BC Energy Step Code and the Passive House standard.
- Compare the design, performance, constructability, and durability of several different air barrier and low-TEDI approaches.
- Explain the requirements for airtightness planning, preparation, and execution of airtightness testing for Part 9 and Part 3 buildings .
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1120) 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XZEB 1120 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 49297
Dates
Oct 27 - Dec 15 Loading
- CRN 49297
- $553.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 - Dec 15 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Josh Vanwyck
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Instructional sessions are delivered through a live interactive web-lecture through online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter expert instructors. Additional independent learning is completed in the online course portal. 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).
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Status
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of XZEB 1120 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 90756
Dates
Mar 02 - Apr 20 Loading
- CRN 90756
- $553.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02 - Apr 20 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Instructional sessions are delivered through a live interactive web-lecture through online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter expert instructors. Additional independent learning is completed in the online course portal. 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).
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Status
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