week of NOVEMBER 16 | 2020
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November 17 @ 9:00 - 10:00 AM
A plain-English introduction to high-performance construction concepts, Passive House fundamentals, and their application in the real estate market. Ideal
for property owners, managers, developers.
FREE
CEU: 1 AIA LU | HSW
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Begins November 17 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM
A four-part series that will inform, inspire, and connect industry professionals and advocates around the importance of affordable housing, housing stability, and housing justice as part of the climate solution.
The first webinar is a panel on the housing and climate crises, how they intersect, and a framework for holistic solutions.
FREE
CEU: 1 AIA LU | HSW
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biweekly Tuesdays @ 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Pressing topics facing energy professionals with
new experts leading the conversations.
FREE
November 17 -- Planning for Resilience in Multifamily Houseing: A Portfolio-Wide Approach provides participants with real-world resiliency planning frameworks that can serve as models for property owners and managers. Panelists will delve into topics including making the business case for resilience measures, assessing risks by region, and prioritizing properties.
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November 17 @ 5:00 - 6:30 PM
How embodied carbon, unlike operational carbon, is out of sight, off site, and usually out of mind. How our community is responsible to work towards a carbon neutral built environment; that work starts at design with a focus on the embodied carbon of a building and the materials that comprise it.
Alliance members FREE / $10
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November 18 @ 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Look at the key aspects of quality assurance and quality control of the building envelope that are important for your Passive House projects, both big and small.
FREE
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November 19 @ Noon - 1:00 PM
Review potential problems and solutions faced by non conventional passive house construction details.
FREE
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November 19 @ Noon - 1:00 PM
Intergenerational Climate Justice
The final in a 11-part series exploring innovative and successful climate change solutions across CT and the nation.
FREE
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Check for green building programs - webinars, workshops, training, happy hours galore -
on the CTPH website calendar which includes these programs and more.
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Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
November 18: Marisa Egea & Elena Reyes: PH in Mexico Presenting Passive House pilots in Monterrey, Nogales, Morelia and Guadalajara, Mexico.
Video from past Happy Hours
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Thursdays @ 6:00-7:30PM
November 19: DIY High Performance (DC Takeover!) What are some things any homeowner can take on when remodeling/building their home to boost their performance but still manage their budget? What gets you the most bang for your buck/effort? And what tools are valuable for learning about or executing projects?
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November 17 @ 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Present a new software tool kit (freely available) and workflows which allow designers to create PHPP and EnergyPlus models in a streamlined fashion from a single Building Information Model, rather than duplicate modeling and wrestling with finding equivalencies across the two platforms which can add time and complexity to the process.
FREE
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Begins December 1
The PHIUS CPHB training program prepares construction professionals to meet the passive house challenge. Topics range from design theory and climate-specific detailing to materials, techniques, project management, and quality assurance.
Phase I: An 8-hour online prep course completed prior to the Phase II training
Phase II: Live instruction for 8 days, online delivery, 3 hours per day over two weeks
CEUs: 32.5 CPHC / 32.5 AIA HSW / 12.75 BPI
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November 20 @ 9:00 - 11:45 AM
During the Summit, participants will:
- Explore the relationship between equity, environmental justice, and climate change;
- Learn about new tools and policies to assess and address climate vulnerability; and
- Recognize resilience planning opportunities where systems overlap with climate risks.
FREE
CEUs: 2.75 CM hours for Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association
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UN report and international academics advocate improved energy design for buildings
from ConstructConnect Canada
"Echoing the position taken by recognized energy efficiency organizations like Passive House, the UN report says future building energy requirements could, in fact, be supplied largely, even exclusively, by non-carbon-based energy using technology already available today."
"the message to the construction industry is clear: Change is on the way. It will take form in policies, standards and building codes that will ultimately reward those willing to adapt.
Read more...
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The Virtue of Disruption
from Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)
"The history of innovation is one of scrappy smaller competitors wielding disruption like a pickaxe—steadily chipping away at the old order... 2020 has changed everything."
"... suddenly consumers are primed for exactly what we offer: efficient, healthy, high performance homes."
"We’re here to tell them that they can have it all. They can have what I call the triple zero: Zero health impact, zero energy, and zero carbon."
Read more...
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Membership
Connect with a community of like-minded professionals. We share resources, education, and the knowledge and skill sets of our peers.
Member perks include a listing on the Member Directory, projects posted on the CTPH website, free or discounted admission to CTPH events, discounts to partner events, and access to members only resources. Join today!
Sponsorship
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