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Introduction to Passive House Trades

Course Overview

The Introduction to Passive House Training will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insulation and new, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components, understand how to correctly implement design details and assess and plan for the current and future performance of the building. This live online course is accompanied by mini video tutorials for various PH product installations, plus incorporates actual building of Passive House details relevant to the US construction industry.

Course Content

Welcome & Meet the Trainer
Introduction to Passive House and the Building Envelope
Mod 1 – Outline
Passive House Basics
Air Barriers and Insulation
High Performance Windows & Doors
Thermal Bridge Free Construction – Innovative Products
Case Studies
Introduction to Passive House and the Building Envelope Quiz
Building Trades Envelope
Mod 2- Outline
Wood Framed Construction – Wall System Types
Wood Framed – Challenging details
Wood Framed – Hands on Demonstrations (videos)
Commercial Construction – Steel Framed
Steel Framed – Hands on Demonstrations (videos)
Windows and Carpentry
Mechanical Penetrations
Building Envelope Trades Quiz 1 Quiz
HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Trades
Mod 3 – Outline
Space Conditioning Systems
Ventilation Systems
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