Getting to Net Zero: Online course

Module  

Section

1

Operational

How buildings produce carbon and where are we now?

Module 1 looks at the way in which energy is delivered and used in buildings and therefore how and where carbon emissions occur.  It looks at the current emissions of UK buildings and how these have changed over recent years.  The module then explains how our current regulatory system works and what level of performance we are currently building to.

On-demand

John Palmer, Passivhaus Trust

Block booking available.

2

Operational

Passivhaus as a component of Net Zero

Module 2 provides an introduction to the Passivhaus standard, explaining the key criteria, what this means for net zero design and construction before looking at some common myths around Passivhaus and low energy buildings.

On-demand

John Palmer, Passivhaus Trust

3

Operational

What is net zero and what are the issues?

Module 3 looks in more detail at the definition of a net zero building and sets out the challenges in achieving this in the UK over the next 30 years.

On-demand

John Palmer, Passivhaus Trust

4

Operational

Achieving Net Zero – new build and retrofit.  

Module 4, the final module in the Operational Emissions series, follows on from the challenges by exploring how we might achieve a net zero future looking at the problem from both the new-build and retrofit perspective.

On-demand

John Palmer, Passivhaus Trust

5

Embodied

Introduction to definitions and methodology

Module 5 gives a brief overview of what is included in embodied carbon analysis, methodology and datasets. This session also discusses key watch points when pulling materials data from BIM models and offers a brief discussion on the inclusion of MEP in the embodied carbon model.

On-demand

Kirsten Henson, KLH Sustainability

Block booking available

6

Embodied

Materials: concrete and steel

Module 6 starts to examine materials – what should we be using and in what way? Based on global consumption, embodied impact, and contribution to life-cycle carbon, what are the justifications for using three key materials: timber, concrete and steel? This session includes a more detailed look at the carbon profile of concrete and steel and key technical considerations in use, specification and procurement.

On-demand

Kirsten Henson, KLH Sustainability

7

Embodied

Materials: timber and other materials 

Module 7 follows on from the previous session to include a detailed look at the carbon profile of timber and the key technical considerations in use, specification and procurement. The session also looks at other materials, including external wall finishes, insulation and refrigerants.

On-demand

Kirsten Henson, KLH Sustainability

8

Embodied

Top tips for designing low-embodied buildings  

Module 8 concludes the series with a summary of top tips for designing low carbon buildings, using real projects to highlight key considerations and potential impact.

On-demand

Kirsten Henson, KLH Sustainability

John Palmer, Research and Policy Director, Passivhaus Trust

John is a certified Passivhaus consultant, SAP Assessor, systems engineer and experienced project manager. Authored Passivhaus: the route to Zero Carbon?

Kirsten Henson, Director, KLH Sustainability

Kirsten provides specialist sustainability input to the International Olympic Committee & prominent Independent Design Reviews. Her research includes the sustainable use of aggregates considering aspects such as regional availability, social impacts of transportation and carbon footprint.

Tim Martel, Architectural Technologist

Tim is a Passivhaus Designer and Retrofit Coordinator with a background in calculations through commercial R&D. He is an expert of PHPP and has written the PH Ribbon tool.

 Full course   

(8 on-demand modules)   

 Block of Operational modules  

Block of Embodied modules  

PHT member

£60+VAT

£35+VAT

£35+VAT

Non-member

£90+VAT

£50+VAT

£50+VAT