Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training (Target Zero)

Date: 18 - 22 November 2014	Time: Over 4 consecutive days
Location: SASIE Training Centre, Waterway Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AD , UK	Cost: £775

This course is aimed at experienced building trades people, site and project managers, self-builders and those wanting a more practical understanding of Passivhaus principles.

Overview:

If you’ve watched TV programmes documenting the terrors of self-build, you can’t help noticing some exotic constructions from mainland Europe, which embody the principles of Passivhaus:

High levels of insulation
Very limited thermal bridging, reducing paths for conducted heat loss
Exceptional air tightness and sealing
Use of heat recovery ventilated to provide fresh air without the cold draughts
Glazing with very low heat losses

These principles require attention to design, especially to reduce overheating on sunny days and plenty of natural daylight. However, Passivhaus is as much about careful and considered construction, with attention to detail as it is about fancy materials or design.

Objective:

The aim of this training for the ”Certified Passive House Tradesperson” certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passivhaus concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.

Course Contents:

1.0 Passive House – Interdisciplinary principles

Passive House Definition
Passive House Criteria
The 5 pillars of the Passivhaus principles
Ecology and comfort
PHPP and other planning principles
Economic efficiency
Construction process and quality assurance
User information and user support

2.0 Building Envelope Specialist – Training

Thermal insulation in the Passivhaus
Thermal bridge free construction
Passivhaus Windows
Summer comfort
Refurbishment of existing buildings using Passivhaus components

3.0 Building Services Specialist – Training

Passivhaus ventilation
Why is ventilation essential?
Controlled home ventilation with heat recovery
Individual components of ventilation systems
Heating via fresh air in Passivhaus
Heating in a Passivhaus
Heat generation and heat distribution in a Passivhaus
Implementation-relevant details
Refurbishment of existing buildings

4.0 Airtightness Specialist – Practical training

Air-tightness & Building Regulations
Blower Door Demonstration
Practical Air-tightness installation with Air-tightness tapes.

Costs:

The cost of the 4 day course is £595 (includes tea/coffee & buffet lunch) Cost for International Examination is £180. Total cost equals £775.

Booking:

To book your place please click here.

For further information contact Darren O’Gorman on 00353876110344, email darren@targetzero.ie.