How to build a Passivhaus webinar series: on demand

Date: On-demand	Time: 4 online sessions
Location: Online	Cost: PHT members: £25 - £80+VAT, Non-members: £35 - £112+VAT

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Passivhaus buildings provide a high level of occupant comfort while using very little energy for heating and cooling. They are built with meticulous attention to detail and rigorous design and construction, and are certified through an exacting quality assurance process.

This is a must-watch four-part webinar series for anyone interested in practical lessons learnt by the UK’s most experienced practitioners of designing and building to the Passivhaus standard. It is particularly aimed at recently qualified Passivhaus Designers/ Tradespeople working on one of their first small-to-medium-scale Passivhaus projects, seeking to learn from experienced practitioners with multiple successful projects under their belts. Visit our masterclass series on how these lessons apply to larger & more complex projects.

The webinar series aims to help overcome challenges or obstacles to delivering Passivhaus, sharing practical experience, rules of thumb and common dos and don’ts.

Full Series Summary

Introduction - Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust (14.5min)
Design coordination & early decisions - Jonathan Hines, Architype (20.5min)
Fenestration & shading - Nick Grant, Elemental Solutions (20min)
PHPP and quality assurance - Sally Godber, WARM (11min)
Q&A session (18min)
Wrap up & closing comments (3min)

Introduction – Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust (3min)
Building fabric & quality assurance – Bill Butcher, Green Building Store (31min)
Windows, doors, junctions & thermal bridging – Sally Godber, WARM (23min)
Air tightness & quality assurance – Paul Jennings, Aldas (28min)
Q&A session (13min)
Wrap up & closing comments (2min)

Introduction – Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust (3min)
Building services – Caroline Martin, WARM (33.5min)
Construction management & quality assurance – Mark Siddall, LEAP (24.5min)
Certification & quality assurance – Will South, Etude (18min)
Q&A session (10min)
Wrap up & closing comments (2.5min)

Introduction (3.5min)
Common issues - Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust (5.5min)
Maintenance and commissioning - Alan Clarke (21.5min)
Benefits of MVHR in five charts - Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust (8min)
Handover and user guidance - Jill Zhao, UWE Bristol (22.5min)
Q&A (16min)
Wrap up and closing remarks (16.5min)

Format

A series of 4 on-demand sessions.
The duration of each webinar is approximately 1.5 hours..

Who should watch?

All those who are recently Certified Passivhaus Designer / Tradesperson qualified.
All those working on one of their first small to medium-scale Passivhaus projects.
All those who want to learn from experienced practitioners with multiple successful projects under their belts.
Clients seeking to understand Passivhaus best practices.

Course requirements

This is an intermediate course aimed at those who understand the basics of Passivhaus. If you are just starting your Passivhaus journey, we recommend checking out the introductory courses (many of which are free) and browsing the PHT library before joining this webinar series.

Demystifying airtightness: Good practice guide

Cost

	Full Series	Single webinar
PHT members	£80 +VAT	£25 +VAT
Non-members	£112 +VAT	£35 +VAT

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Buy recordings on the Passivhaus Learning Hub. Book the full series or individual sessions, discounts are available for booking the full series. Sign up here to become a PHT member for event discounts throughout the year!