Learn the key Passive House design and verification tool used by the industry from the experts.

In this 3-month online course, participants will learn how to use PHPPv10 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 PHPPv10 calculations for building certification. This course is equivalent to the 3 day in-class course. Note: this course is in metric (SI) units.

We Offer

  • A course refined from countless in-class deliveries and our real-world experience consulting on and certifying projects

  • A course that can benefit both new PHPPv10 users and experienced users looking to fill the gaps in their knowledge

  • Text length of individual points can be shorter or longer depending on your needs

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Introduction to PHPP

    3. Verification

    4. Climate

    5. Treated Floor Area

    6. U-values part 1

    7. U-vaules part 2

    1. Heat Loss

    2. Thermal Bridging

    1. Ground

    2. Windows Components

    3. Windows Installatoin

    1. Shading

    2. Ventilation

    3. Ventilation Design

    1. Heating Demand Load

    2. Summer

    3. Domestic Hot Water

    1. Electricity

    2. Heating Systems

    3. Primary Energy

    4. Primary Energy Renewable

    5. Post Construction

    6. Certification Process

About this course

  • $900.00
  • 24 lessons
  • 12 hours of video content
  • Practical experience completing a full PHPP of a house
  • Knowledge of the common pitfalls experienced by PHPP users
  • The confidence to start your first Passive House project

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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