Building Transformations is bringing Mass Timber experts together with innovators across the globe to discuss the interface between design and construction within the digital environment, the innovations happening within the manufacturing sector (notably DFMA) and the benefits in terms of productivity, project reliability and environmental sustainability.
Expressions of Interest for 3rd intake of the Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP),
The Mass Timber Demonstration Program is led by Forestry Innovation Investment through its Wood First Program, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation.
We will be hosting an informational webinar to go over key highlights of the Program.
On September 29th NRCan’s Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP), BC Housing and local Homebuilder Associations will be hosting a one-day workshop. These sessions will bring building experts together to review cost-effective best practices and technical solutions available through the local supply chain, and learn how to conduct energy and carbon efficient renovations.
Content includes:
• Mechanical system design and performance considerations;
• Envelope renovation systems, building science, durability, and resilience;
• Renewables and battery storage.
In this 16 hour course, you will model thermal bridges using Flixo and understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of High-Performance Buildings/ Passive House Buildings. We cover the concepts and protocols for thermal bridge modelling. Then, you will model several common thermal bridges using Flixo with guidance.
There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam. The exam is offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international database.
The exam is thorough and time-limited, and it is not recommended that you attempt the exam without first taking courses 120A, 120B and 120C offered by Passive House Canada.
Are you in the Real-estate industry? Interested in ESG but maybe not sure about how to start or where you can have the biggest impact?
OPEN Technologies is hosting a webinar, led by co-founder and chief operating officer Dave Ramslie, on how to participate in Building Benchmark BC - Canada's biggest and most successful voluntary building energy and carbon disclosure program.
CACEA will host a moderated panel discussion with an incredible group of experts and leaders of Provincial and Municipal Residential programs from across Canada, including BC, who will share their current and planned decarbonization initiatives - addressing Deep Retrofits (e.g., Heating System Programs, EnerGuide Rating Disclosure), New Construction (e.g., mandatory requirements and embodied carbon), Evolving Financing and Engagement Programs, Net Zero Policy Development, and sustainably Scaling EA Workforce Capacity.
Heat pumps are the most efficient, and climate-friendly, heating and cooling system on the market today. Join friends and neighbours in this webinar and learn what a heat pump is, the benefits of heat pumps, how to find a registered contractor and what rebates, financing offers and supports are available to help you upgrade your heating system.
Join City of Vancouver staff to learn about and comment on proposed regulations to reduce carbon pollution from large existing buildings.
Reducing carbon pollution is a key priority for the City of Vancouver under the Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) that was approved by Council in November 2020. Nearly 60% of Vancouver's carbon pollution comes from burning natural gas for space and water heating in our buildings.
