In this afternoon workshop, attendees will learn the basic building science principles behind Passive House and High-Performance construction and then see them in action on our pod assemblies. Learn about the critical layers of a high-performance envelope, including thermal, air, vapor, and water barriers and how they interact and tie-in to the assembly. Multiple types … Continued
In this Lunch & Learn session, we will present on wood fiber insulation material sand how they are an energy saving and carbon storing building solution for projects focusing on lowering embodied carbon as well as operational carbon usage. Previously, only available from Europe, this material is now being manufactured right in our own backyard … Continued
August 29th, 12pm-1:30pm | Live on Zoom Presented by Steve DeMetrick, CPHB In this session, Steve will present a case-study of a high-performance all-electric home built with cost in mind. Learn about the electric components, including heat, hot water, and ventilation equipment, and the techniques used to achieve lower energy demand without high costs, such as air sealing, insulation, and design strategies. This is … Continued
Massachusetts has updated it's building codes with a strengthened Stretch Code and a new Specialized Opt-In Code that require lower energy demand and HERS scores and, for some buildings, Passive House certification. In this Virtual Lunch & Learn session, we will provide a Passive House crash course for those new to the concept - and … Continued
In this workshop course, we'll present on overview of high-performance homes, the Passive House certification standard, and net-zero and all-electric homes, including case-studies of projects and best practices for marketing and valuating high-performance. With the roll-out of the updated Stretch Code and new Specialized Opt-In Code, new homes will soon be built to higher energy … Continued
Become a Phius Certified Verifier at this in-person training in Boston. Info and registration here.
This virtual workshop focuses on project management best practices for general contractors and builders. What's different about Passive House projects and how does that change the project scope, timeline, sequencing, estimating, and other tasks. How do you properly set-up and train your teams and sub-contractors for success. What are the best practices in use now … Continued
Phius Certified Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals, and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the Phius Certification program. This training is delivered live, online over three days. Each session is three hours. Approximately 8 … Continued
