CHBA Fraser Valley

In this session, you will get an overview of what “integrated design process” means, the value proposition, and how adopting an integrated design approach might change your usual process and activities as a builder.  Through discussion and workshop activities participants will get a practical exposure to IDP activities and apply knowledge to shape design and make key decisions that achieve the best possible outcomes and value for the design and construction team and the homeowner.  Session instructors have adopted IDP into their Part 9 design and construction projects and will share lessons

In this session, you will get an overview of heat pump technology for heating, cooling and domestic hot water.  Instructors will discuss the best practices from design through and installation to ensure that systems perform as expected and occupants see improved performance and comfort. Through lecture and demonstrations in the BCIT Residential Heat Pump Lab, you will learn what’s needed to do a proper installation of heat pumps in residential buildings, from single-family homes to quadplexes.

In this session, you will learn how to achieve your project’s building airtightness metric with confidence starting with pre-construction design reviews and air barrier system planning.  Through workshop activities and practice demonstrations and construction mockups, you will be introduced to air barrier approaches and details and develop an outline for your own airtightness project plan including design detailing, trades coordination, scheduling/sequencing of work, and quality control.

Participants in this session will learn to:

In this session, you will review the key building science and construction of low-TEDI building enclosures (airtight, thermally efficient assemblies with high performance windows and doors).  The session will focus on comparing solutions to achieve the BC Energy Step Code performance metrics (TEDI and ACH) applying knowledge of assembly durability, fire resilient and low-carbon material selection, building science, and constructability. 

Participants in this session will learn to:

In this session, you will review the updated Energy Step Code requirements and hear about the Zero Carbon Step Code.  Through case studies and discussion, this session will provide an opportunity to compare and contrast the metrics and design strategies to achieve the metrics including their impact on cost and construction.  This session will review best practices for compliance, documentation requirements, and collaboration with AHJ from permitting through construction.

Participants in this session will learn to: