Learn the fundamentals of thermal bridging calculations for wood-framed construction.

Thermal bridging is an important consideration in Low Energy Building design. Generally, the aim is to wrap the entire thermal envelope in a blanket of insulation, thereby eliminating all bridges. However, practicalities and cost may prevent this goal from being achieved. To properly assess junctions that contain thermal bridging, 2D thermal modelling is often needed. This modelling must be carefully performed using validated software to ensure accurate results. In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of thermal bridging calculations for wood-framed construction. Common junction details and their modelling conventions will be examined. Modelling techniques will be taught using Therm. Participants will be given the opportunity to perform calculations with in-course exercises. Support for participants is offered via posting in the chat section for each video for the Course.

We Offer

  • Years of experience packed into a comprehensive yet easy to follow course

  • Expert tips and tricks for 2D thermal bridge modelling

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

About this course

    1. Intro and Thermal Briding

    2. Model setup and Drawing

    3. Exercise 2.1

    4. Materials Boundary conditions

    5. Exercise 2.4

    1. Intro

    2. Exercise 3.1 - 3.2 1

    3. Psi-value Calculations

    4. Exercise 3.3

    5. General Modelling Conventions

    6. Gable Wall to Roof

    7. Exercise 4.1

    8. Demo of Calculator Spreadsheet

    1. Thermal Bridging Calculations

    2. Exercise 5

    3. Window Installation

    4. Exercise 6.1

    5. Window Installation Part 2

    6. Exercise 6.2

    1. Intro - Frsi

    2. Exercise 7.1

    3. Unheated basement

    4. Unheated basement solution

    5. Transfer to PHPP

    6. CAD - Therm

    7. Summary Wrap up

    1. How to use paint tool

    2. How to metal fixings

    3. How to TB guide

Course Outcomes

  • $600.00
  • 29 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content
  • Learn basic commands in the steady state numerical analysis software THERM
  • Gain practical experience in the calculation of thermal bridging heat loss
  • Learn and apply the Passive House thermal bridging modelling conventions

Instructor(s)

Accredited PH Certifier, Certified Passive House Consultant, Trainer & PHPP Expert Kelly Fisher

Kelly is a Passive House Consultant with experience in low energy building design and analysis. She has hands on experience with design and construction, and a keen interest in building sustainably. She has extensive experience in energy modelling, thermal modeling, project management, as well as various other energy and costing analyses. ‍ Kelly is a Certified Passive House Consultant 7 years of experience in the Passive House Industry, also has her PHPP Expert accreditation, Retrofit Accreditation, and is also an Accredited Passive House Trainer and Certifier. At Peel Passive House, Kelly supports the company's certification, consultancy, thermal modelling, training, and research activities.

Certified Passive House Consultant and Trainer Dave Fraser

Dave is a Certified Passive House Consultant with experience in energy efficient building design and construction. He earned his Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Energy and Building Technology from Humber College and graduated with a keen interest in Passive House buildings after working on an EnerPHit project in his capstone course. Since then, he has worked on a variety of projects, analyzing, and implementing energy efficient design in all building systems. Dave has experience in both PHPP and dynamic energy modeling, as well as 2D and 3D thermal modelling.

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