BCIT ZEBLC

In this 3-day lab course, complement your learning from XZEB 1120 through hands-on practice with lab activities covering air and thermal barrier approaches, and details for foundations, above and below grade walls roods, interfaces, windows, balconies, penetrations, and low embodied carbon insulation material options.

Offering 1: April 3rd - 5th, 2025

In-person at BCIT’s Burnaby campus, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8AM - 4:30PM, $773.71

*Prerequisites: XZEB 1001 and XZEB 1120

From the BCIT High Performance Building Lab, learn from industry experts through live construction demonstrations on the assembly details, material selection and compatibility, construction approaches, sequencing, and coordination, for airtight zero energy/emissions or Passive House building enclosures.

Key topics include the airtightness, high R-value enclosure details, thermal bridging, assembly interfaces, windows, mechanical and electrical penetration, and embodied carbon of materials.

100% on-campus at BCIT Burnaby

Through a case-study approach, develop your understanding of 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.

Apply the basic principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) fundamental LCA standards to practice whole-building LCA. The course is based on the Canadian national guidelines for whole-building LCA and will use the free LCA software, the Athena Impact Estimator for Buildings.

100% online, Feb 26 - Apr 9 (independent work + 3 live lectures on Feb 26, Mar 12 & 26), Wednesdays 4-6PM for 7 weeks, $521.38

Learners will gain a detailed understanding of the Passive House Standard, design principles, economics, construction, and certification requirements. The course will cover the 5 basic principles of a Passive House building and provide an in-depth review of building enclosure topics, including insulation, thermal bridging, airtightness, and windows/doors. Upon successful completion, students will earn designation as a Certified Passive House Tradesperson, registered with the Passive House Institute.

March 20 – April 3, 2025

XZEB 1129 – Passive House Tradesperson, Envelope Specialization

In this course, students will dive into the world of renewable energy sources and systems for heat and electricity and carbon capture. Students will learn how to evaluate technologies based on cost factors, technology readiness, site specific conditions and other risk factors.

In this course, students will take a hands-on approach to develop a Community Energy and Emissions Plan. Students will learn to navigate the planning process, identify funding sources, and learn to manage project consultants.​

In this course, students will gain a fundamental understanding of energy and emissions including where energy comes from, how it is used or captured, and the impacts it has on people and the planet. Students will learn about climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience, economic and health benefits, and much more.

In this project-based course, students will practice completing a high-quality whole-building LCA and preparing an environmental building declaration. Prior knowledge of building design and construction is recommended for success in this course.