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Register Event Description Passive House is an enclosure-first approach that empowers architectural design to drive comfort, resilience, health, and efficiency outcomes. The Passive House enclosure is fundamental to overall building performance optimization. We’ll look at the elements of high-performance enclosure design and construction, the order of priorities, the strategies, systems, components, and details required. From cold […]
Register Event Description California’s carbon reduction goals reach beyond energy performance to include equity, natural solutions for carbon sequestration, and conservation of resources. Using the Living Building Challenge and local examples, we’ll explore the exciting potential for regenerative design. Learning Objectives Be able to differentiate regenerative vs. sustainable, in standards and certifications Understand net positive […]
Register Event Description As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the code’s evolution. This series focuses on current best practices for implementation of energy strategies, as well as what’s around […]
Register Event Description This course will cover what Energy Consultants need to know about Quality Insulation Installation (QII) to best help their clients meet the Title 24 Energy Code. QII is much more than just doing a good job installing insulation. It requires pre-planning and a lot of coordination between multiple trades. This class will […]
Register Event Description As California accelerates its push toward electrification, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are playing a critical role in driving efficient and clean water heating solutions. However, not all HPWHs are created equal—and not every brand is suited for every home. This webinar equips participants with the knowledge to make smart, scenario-specific choices […]
Register Enjoy food, drinks, and great company at the third event in our High-Performance Happy Hour Series! Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, or simply curious about high-performance design, join us to dive into the next generation of passive solar design principles. Event Description We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – […]
Register Event Description This course focuses on Title 24, Part 11, the California Green Building Standards, incorporating the 2025 code changes that take effect January 1, 2026. We’ll review background of the code, the logistics of implementation and the specific requirements for residential and non-residential construction. Learning Objectives Understand CAL Green compliance process for residential […]
Register Event Description PHN’s Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review of typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insulation, and new, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components, understand how to correctly implement design […]
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