Course Overview
In this course, students will learn how to use the PHPP Version 10 for residential building design and certification. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the relevant worksheets while learning the correct conventions for measurements and calculations. Proper documentation will also be covered in detail. A case study will provide participants with practical experience in completing and documenting PHPP calculations for building certification. The quizzes throughout the course are to reinforce a foundational understanding of the PHPP. Actual expertise comes with completing demo exercises and working on projects with support of a building certifier or other mentors.
This course was developed with Peel Passive House Consulting.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the structure, inputs, and outputs of PHPP software
- Select and input appropriate climate data sets in PHPP
- Measure and record building characteristics (areas, volumes, etc)
- Specify building assemblies and components
- Model HVAC systems
- Understand proper sourcing of performance data
- Gain practical experience in completing a PHPP assessment for a residential development
Case Study Exercises & Resources
As you learn about the various worksheets in PHPP through the lectures, you will work through a case study which follows the steps to creating a complete PHPP file. The case study materials along with additional resources can be found here.
Be sure you work through the case study, to put into practice what you learn.
