Fall Series 1 - Introduction to Existing Net Zero and Passive Houses in Canada
3.5 CPD Credits
Review of existing net zero projects across Canada, with a focus on successes and challenges, the basic systems and structural types of each home will be discussed and important lessons learned will be discussed.
Fall Series 2 - Net Zero Mechanical and Electrical
3.5 CPD Credits
Review of Modern heat pump (geo-exchange and air source) A review of the evolution in high efficiency lighting and switching. An overview of drain water heat recovery and evaluation of domestic hot water systems and a discussion with examples of integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) and other renewable energy sources.
Fall Series 3 - Latest Research on Highest R Value Walls, Basements and Attics
3.5 CPD Credits
A discussion on new and existing structural approaches attic assemblies, insulation materials, including advance modelling and testing results and a relative comparison of costs of construction.
Fall Series 4 - Window Technology, Past, Present and Future
3.5 CPD Credits
The challenge of manufacturing windows doors and skylights with energy performance to support net zero construction. This discussion will include window frame types and materials, extrusion and pultrusion profiles, IGU manufacturing (Insulating Glass Units) warm edge spacers, desiccants, triple glazing, quad glazing and beyond. Also, included will be a full discussion on glass coatings (emissivity, auto tinting, electronic opacity, and other future technologies).
Fall Series 5 - Proof of Concept, Testing and Advanced Modelling
3.5 CDP Credits
A review of energy modelling, performance testing and durability testing from North America and other countries. What’s being learned, what’s being used elsewhere, what’s catching on and what’s not.
Fall Series 6 - Combining Technologies for Optimal Performance
3.5 CPD Credits
Individual technologies can perform differently when integrated with various other technologies. This session explores combinations of technologies that are yielding good results and those that are surprising us. This module is intended to help in avoiding unintended consequences with high energy performance, whole-house design.