Course Overview
This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) requirements and Passive House standards. The course will help learners understand the best practices from the design to verification of HVAC systems in residential projects. Through case studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the unintended consequences of poorly selected, designed, installed, and verified systems and practices for planning, coordinating, and verifying mechanical HVAC systems to ensure project performance and owner satisfaction. Key topics include Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements; HVAC mechanical system options, costs, and performance; and best practices from design, tender, installation, and verification. To succeed in this course, there is an expectation of a pre-requisite knowledge of the BC Energy Step Code, Passive House standards, and airtightness and low-TEDI assemblies.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$271.12 - $276.43 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 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 how an Integrated Design Process can lead to achieving efficient mechanical systems performing as intended.
- Demonstrate understanding of application of best practices during the design and tender stages of mechanical systems.
- Learn and apply best practices for equipment selection and sizing of mechanical systems.
- Explain the implications on equipment selection arising from working with Greenhouse Gas Intensity (GHGi) limits.
- Explain the value of various high performance heating, ventilation and cooling strategies (passive and active) and interactions between systems in airtight buildings.
- Demonstrate proficiency with use of standard High Performance Construction checklists in a construction environment.
- Be aware of the importance of planning and coordination from design through to construction and testing to meet Net Zero Energy and Passive House standards.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1140) 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
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of XZEB 1140 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 92637
Dates
Mar 17 - Apr 07 Loading
- CRN 92637
- $271.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 - Apr 07 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
4 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. Additional independent learning is completed in the online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub).
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Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of XZEB 1140 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68221
Dates
May 28 - Jun 18 Loading
- CRN 68221
- $276.43 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 - Jun 18 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is an 4-week course with live interactive web lectures. Live lectures are recorded for review. Attendance is strongly recommended. Additional independent learning is completed in the online course portal.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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