WEBINAR: Intro to Passive House

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Presented by The Passive House Network

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Course Description:  A first step into the world of Passive House. Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This one-hour course dives into the basic principles, history, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the five fundamental principles of Passive House design and how each principle contributes to occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.
• Describe the history of building performance efforts and its context, including extreme weather, resource scarcity, and climate change mitigation, that led to the development of the Passive House design.
• Describe why and how hygienic ventilation is an essential defining component of Passive House design and operation – and the strategies to achieve it.
• Outline how the Passive House design focuses on excellent energy efficiency, resulting in side benefits like great occupant thermal and acoustic comfort, improved occupant health outcomes, and economic affordability.