Ventilation in Large Passive House Buildings

Ventilation in Large Passive House Buildings Course Description

Large buildings are quickly becoming a dominant feature of the Passive House landscape in North America. High efficiency, well designed ventilation systems are critical to the performance and operation of large Passive House buildings.Yet there are many misconceptions surrounding requirements and acceptable approaches.

In this 2 week online course, participants will gain a solid understanding of how Passive House approaches ventilation in large buildings.Learning Topics include:

• Ventilation requirements
• Strategies and options
• System Design Considerations
• Occupancy and Usage
• HRV Performance
• Controls
• Acoustics
• Commissioning
• Operation and Maintenance

Intended Audience: Architects, mechanical engineers, developers, construction managers and other building professionals whose work intersects with the ventilation system.

Prerequisites: Certified Passive House Designer, Consultant or Tradesperson, or experienced mechanical engineers.

Course Requirements: None

Schedule: The course is structured into 9 lectures over the course of 2 weeks. The course requires about 3 hours total of commitment. You are invited to complete the course at your own. Access to the online platform will begin upon enrollment and will end 2 weeks after, however, all student resources including lecture slides will be available for download for future reference. The course is currently open for continuous enrollment.

Further Education Training: The Ventilation in Large Passive House Buildings is recognized by PHI as further education training for Certified Passive House Designers/Consultants with 4 CPs under the ID: K156-2018-CA. If you require a confirmation of completion please email: [email protected]

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iPHA affiliated members discount: A 10% discount is available for iPHA affiliated members. Please email: [email protected] for coupon code.