As part of the Building Energy Modelling and Simulation microcredential, this course is the first of three that prepares the building industry working professional to become professional energy modellers who are competent in performing whole building energy simulations, and applying them to different stages of building design, operation and renovations - al within less than a year.
The School of Energy is pleased to welcome Michael Banman, Principle & Design Director, Canada West for Stantec Architecture with his presentation on the FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Visitor Centre High Performance Building. This mass timber structure with a high performance envelope, and low carbon design combine to create a new sustainable building exemplar.
This short course will provide participants with foundational knowledge on the mechanical and electrical systems found in Net Zero, Net Zero Energy-ready, and Passive House buildings. 100% online Monday and Thursday afternoons 1-3PM over 3 days*
Key topics include common mechanical systems, energy source options, BC Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements, and integrated design.
Through a case-study approach, builders, designers, project managers, and energy advisors will learn best practices needed to ensure good design, installation, and verification of HVAC systems in residential projects. 100% online Monday and Thursday afternoons 1-4PM for 2 weeks*
Key topics include Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements; HVAC mechanical system options, costs, and performance; and best practices from design, tender, installation, and verification.
Use this 2-day lab course to complement your learning from XZEB 1120 through hands-on practice constructing and testing various air barrier systems, materials, and assembly details. In-person Friday and Saturday 8AM-4:30PM*
Lab activities will cover air and thermal barrier approaches and details for foundations, above and below-grade walls, roofs, interfaces, windows, balconies, penetrations, and low-embodied carbon insulation material options.
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. 100% online Thursday afternoons 1-4PM for 7 weeks*
Key topics include the airtightness, high R-value enclosure details, thermal bridging, assembly interfaces, windows, mechanical and electrical penetrations, and embodied carbon of materials.
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. 100% online, Thursday afternoons 1-4PM for 5 weeks*
Learn from individuals experienced with construction supervision and work on an applied project associated with supervising construction of a Net-Zero, Net-Zero Ready, or Passive House, or equivalent building.
Pre-requisite is XZEB 1171. 100% online, 15 week course with 7 live lectures on Tuesdays Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, and Jan 24 and 31, 2023 (6PM-9PM) *
Continue to develop knowledge of how to supervise construction of small or larger and more complex buildings to meet the Passive House standard or the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code for Part 3 and Part 9 buildings.
Key topics include airtightness, enclosure details, thermal bridging, mechanical services, construction management, quality assurance construction checklists, and compliance documentation.
Pre-requisites are CESA 1500, 1501, 1505 or CESA/XZEB 1001, 1110, 1120, and 1140/1146. 100% online, Tuesday evenings 6-9PM for 5 weeks*
Through a case-study approach, 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*
Key topics include critical elements of a design-build process, pre-design considerations and requirements, future-proofing for new technologies and electrical circuit load capacity, equipment and monitoring options, and hand-off best practices.