PHPP Expert

This course is comprised of an introductory workshop that provides an overview of how to prepare for the PHPP Expert Exam, as well as a series of four (4) workshops covering Advanced PHPP content.

Exam Prep

This online workshop provides an overview of how to prepare for the exam. It covers qualification requirements, learning targets, exam structure. It also explores the additional workshops and support material provided. An example homework case study will be issued for students to practice in the weeks leading up to the exam. Note: The homework will be submitted and reviewed in order to assess the student's ability to write the PHPP expert exam. Peel Passive House Consulting reserves the right to prevent student's from writing the PHPP expert exam if it is deemed they are not qualified after reviewing their homework submission.

DesignPH + Therm condensed

This portion of the course covers the knowledge of designPH and Therm necessary to write the exam. It does not teach participants how to actually fully use these tools .

We Offer

  • A course that will elevate your PHPP game

  • Access to top PHPP experts who can answer your questions and provide valuable insight

  • Training that can help save you time, money, and headache on your projects

  • A course that will fully prepare you for the PHPP Expert Exam

About this course

    1. Intro

    2. Background

    3. The Exam

    4. Exam Prep - Course Map

    5. Exam Prep - Homework

    6. Other seals

    1. Intro and General PHPP Aspects

    2. Climate

    3. TFA in Multi-family and Non-res buildings

    4. Mixed Use Buildings

    5. Curtain Walls

    6. Shading

    7. Multiple Ventilation Units part 1

    8. Multiple Ventilation Units part 2

    9. Use Non-Res

    1. Elec Non Res

    2. IHG Non-Res

    3. Cooling Units

    4. Heat Pumps

    5. Compact Heat Pumps

    6. PV

    7. Solar DHW and District Energy

    1. PHPP Variants

    2. PHPP Variants - How They Work

    3. PHPP Variants - Creating Variables and Variants part 1

    4. PHPP Variants - Creating Variables and Variants part 2

    1. PHPP Comparison Tool

    2. ERP part 1

    3. ERP_part 2

    1. Introduction and Building the Envelope

    2. Assigning and Analysing

    3. Analysis and TFA

    4. Windows and Thermal Bridging

    5. Shading

    6. User Defined Elements

    7. Transfer to PHPP

Course Outcomes

  • $985.00
  • 42 lessons
  • 13.5 hours of video content
  • Mastery of non-res worksheets
  • Practical experience completing a PHPP model for a non-residential building
  • Knowledge of designPH and Therm necessary to write the exam

Instructor(s)

Founder, President, Accredited Passive House Certifier and Trainer Andrew Peel

‍ Andrew has a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience in building energy performance and technology assessment and modelling. This includes managing the UK Government’s innovative carbon saving technologies scheme and the Energy Saving Trust’s Best Practice Helpline. He also had the good fortune of working at the Passive House Institute, developing algorithms for the PHPP. Andrew is a former founding board member of Passive House Canada and tireless, passionate advocate for Passive House.

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