Sustainability training for architects: Passivhaus and other systems
| Date: 28 January 2015 | Time: All day |
| Location: Glyndwr University, St Asaph | Cost: Free (conditions apply) |
About the course
This course is delivered in a half-day workshop session at venues across Wales. The course is designed and delivered by the partnership of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales and the Welsh School of Architecture and is one of six Sustainable Architecture Courses. Study of 2 of these subjects contributes to achievement of this module at CQFW Level 5: 2 Credits. Speakers include Angela Ruiz del Portal Sanz of the Welsh School of Architecture
Who should take the course?
This course is designed for architects and other built environment professionals
Course benefits to you and your employer
- This course covers the RIBA Core Curriculum subject no 2: Climate, sustainable architecture
- The seminar will explore the core focus of the ‘Passivhaus standard’ - which is ‘to dramatically reduce the requirement for space heating and cooling, while also creating excellent indoor air quality and comfort levels’
- Delegates will gain an understanding of the detailing aspects of Passivhaus design: glazing and shading, airtightness, orientation and ventilation.
Booking
This course is fully subsidised for those who live and/or work in one of Wales’ 15 local authority convergence areas. Please book with RSAW on 029 2022 8987 or email rsaw@riba.org.
For more information visit www.best.cf.ac.uk.
