BCIT Course: XZEB 1001 – Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings

Event Start Date

2022-09-15 13:00:00

Event End Date

2022-10-13 16:00:00

Location

Online

Host

BCIT

Website

https://www.bcit.ca/courses/fundamentals-of-zero-energy-emissions-and-passive-house-buildings-xzeb-1001/

This course covers the fundamentals of for zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions buildings codes and standards. Students will also develop an understanding of zero energy/emissions buildings principles, science, systems, materials and cost. The course presents multiple case studies and provides a strong foundation for subsequent zero energy/emissions building courses. Key topics include: BC Energy Step Code, Net Zero, Zero Carbon and Passive House standards, operational and embodied carbon, energy efficiency performance metrics, building science, integrated design, low-TEDI and airtight enclosures, and costing. This course is offered online with live virtual lectures and self-paced learning in the BCIT Learning Hub.

No prerequisites required.

Cost: $379.08

Registration is open!