Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building
Virtual EventJoin us as we examine case studies, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make NZE a reality.
Join us as we examine case studies, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make NZE a reality.
Lead Carpenter Training is for current and aspiring Leads who are looking to build their management and leadership skills.
This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard to professionals in the U.S.
This multi-session course covers all the essentials of running your own construction business with a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity). Assess where your company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make your business more efficient, productive, and profitable.
This course looks at the embodied carbon and environmental impacts of concrete and wood building materials.
About the Class This training course will provide an overview of the Living Building Challenge - a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. Students will understand the basic philosophy of the Living Building Challenge and key components of the program. They will be able to discuss the rationale for […]
Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC®) training teaches students how to apply passive building principles in a cost-optimized, climate-specific manner. The training is geared toward architects, engineers and design professionals who want to take their high-performance building expertise to the next level.
(6) 1-hour lunchtime sessionsMarch 7th to April 18th, Thursdays About the Class $200 off New COURSE DISCOUNT!Use the promo code: EduNew200off This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better for building occupants. Attendees will learn […]
BE+ CONNECTS is the premier online tool for finding high-performance building professionals with proven project experience. Wondering how to best utilize it? How is it informing our upcoming Net Zero Report? Bring your questions to this hourlong lunch-and-learn where BE+ will give a tutorial of the platform and explain how we are using it to […]
March 21st and 22nd, Two Full Day Sessions8:00 am - 5:00pm, In person in Boston (location information below) Phius Certified Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals, and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the Phius […]
(2) 4-hour sessions April 2nd and April 4th About the Class This is an introductory course for building industry professionals that covers the most practical early design studies with Ladybug Tools and the overall philosophy of a flexible software toolkit. Participants will learn how to import and analyze weather data to answer specific design questions; […]
Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC®) training teaches students how to apply passive building principles in a cost-optimized, climate-specific manner. The training is geared toward architects, engineers and design professionals who want to take their high-performance building expertise to the next level.
Learn more about the MA Net Zero Cohort: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training starting in June. Join us for this virtual info session. Chris Schaffner (the instructor) will provide an overview of the training and answer any questions that you have. We expect this training to fill quickly so don’t miss out! About the TrainingThe Solar […]
About the Class This course provides tools, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types, diving into Passive House building concepts and building a foundation of knowledge and skills to integrate PHI building design standards into building projects. This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive […]
In this course, we will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passive House has on carbon and health. Examples of various building types will be presented and information on funding opportunities will be provided. Get your questions answered […]
Phase I: Complete prior to May 14thSelf-guided content (allot 2-3 months, 50-60 hours)Phase II: May 14th to May 24th(6) 4-Hour Live Online SessionsAbout the ClassThis virtual training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) […]
This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightness, thermal bridging, testing & verification, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included, though some familiarity is recommended. Both standards will be […]
Phase I: Complete prior to June 3rdSelf-guided content (allot 2-3 months, 50-60 hours)Phase II: June 3rd to June 14th(8) 3-Hour Live Online SessionsAbout the ClassThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow […]
This course will focus on the climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. The training will emphasize the importance of goal setting and identifying strategic actions to manage greenhouse gas emissions throughout a building’s life cycle, including the operational phase, with a particular focus on embodied carbon. The course will explore the […]
Ten 1-1/2 Hour Sessions, June 18th - August 27thWeekly, Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 pmMass Save® supporting Sponsors include Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, and UnitilAbout the TrainingThe Solar Decathlon Professionals Training is designed to provide mid-career building industry professionals with an opportunity to further develop their building science expertise and gain practical experience designing zero energy […]