BCIT ZEBLC

This course focuses on best practices for integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and electrical systems in Zero Energy or Passive House homes. Through case-studies from a solar electrical design expert, learn the decision-making for planning, designing, and constructing/renovating a Zero Energy home with integrated solar PV and electrical systems.

100% online, Thursday evenings 6-9PM for 5 weeks*

The second course of the Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential builds on the technical foundation and basic principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) in XZEB 1160 to begin practicing whole-building LCA. In the course, learners will apply their understanding of fundamental LCA standards to whole-building LCA.

The first course of the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed for effective practice of whole-building LCA and the use of whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs). In this course, learners will develop their understanding of LCA standards, methods, and data.