Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Introduction To Passive House Design and Construction

Why Should You Take This Introduction To Passive House Design and Construction course?

The term passive house (from German Passivhaus) refers to a rigorous design and building standard that focuses on the building envelope and results in cost-effective, low energy homes, with less complex heating and cooling systems. The Passive House standard has grown rapidly since its inception, with now over 40,000 homes worldwide having been built to its specifications. 

This one-day Introduction To Passive House Design and Construction course will explore how the Passive House Standard can be a cost-effective way to design and construct a building that is extremely energy efficient. Attendees will leave this course with a fundamental understanding of the elements of the Passive House Design. They will also have had the opportunity to explore the business case for designing and building to the Passive House Standard, including total costs and long-term energy savings.

Who Is The Intended Audience For This Course?

This course is aimed at anyone involved in sustainability or energy efficiency in the built environment, but especially: Builders of multifamily buildings and commercial buildings; Designers and consultants working on commercial building projects; Architectural and engineering companies who wish to address the energy or environmental needs of residential and commercial clients; and Municipal officials who wish to forge a path beyond current building codes.