Next Eversource Passive House Training
4-Part Building Science Workshop Series
Registration is open
On behalf of Eversource, a proud sponsor of Energize Connecticut, and in partnership with Connecticut Passive House, we are pleased to offer the Eversource CT Passive House Training 4-part Building Science Workshop Series at no-cost. These exciting and informative virtual workshops will be presented by Steven Winter Associates. Registration will open soon.
FREE
CEUs: PHIUS CPHC | AIA/HSW
Workshop 1: Intro to PH and Building Envelope
March 12 @ 9:00am – 12 noon
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Workshop 2: Carpentry, Window Installers, Air Barrier, and Insulation Trades
March 19 @ 9:00am – 12 noon
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Workshop 3: HVAC and Plumbing Trades
April 9 @ 9:00 am – 12 noon
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Workshop 4: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success
April 16 @ 9:00am – 12 noon
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March 2 @ 3:00 - 4:30
An update from EPA on proposed V2 changes-- specifically, how they compare to the current version of IAP, and how they will apply to multifamily buildings, including high-rises. Key changes relate to dwelling-unit ventilation systems, kitchen exhaust, improved filtration, humidity control, envelope airtightness, and water-managed assemblies.
FREE
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March 2 @ 6:00 - 7:00
The PHIUS technical team will briefly review key findings from public feedback, outline critical updates, and take questions. Be among the first to learn what the PHIUS+ 2021 standard includes.
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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@ 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The Connecticut Green Bank invites you to join us as we explore the Renewable Energy of Community in our 2021 webinar series! Be a part of our community by joining the conversation.
March 2: Energy Trends and Transformations (until 1:30 PM)
March 10: Environmental Finance
April 14: Financial Innovation: Ways to Invest in the Green Economy
April 22: Earth Day Conversation
FREE
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biweekly Tuesdays @ 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Pressing topics facing energy professionals with
new experts leading the conversations.
FREE
March 2 -- Smart Tools for Smart Labs
Available tools for turning your laboratory into a Smart Lab, as well as a case study from a university that successfully implemented a Smart Labs program. Attendees will also learn what the future holds in laboratory efficiency.
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Technologies that Improve the Air We Live In 
Four-part series @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The webinar will begin by addressing the question "What is air intelligence?" We'll then look at solutions to help detect, visualize, and improve common indoor air quality issues in both residential and commercial settings, including airborne particles, carbon dioxide, odors and gases, formaldehyde, ozone, and humidity control.
January 12: What Does Air Intelligence Really Mean?
February 9: Making A Difference In Single Family Home Design
Presented and sponsored by Daikin
FREE
CEUs: AIA 1.0 LU/HSW pending | BPI 1.0 credit hour
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March 11 @ 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Patriquin Architects share their journey with The Slate School in North Haven. The Slate School was the 2019 CTGBC Green Building Awards Best-In-Show Winner, and has won many awards for its innovative design, use of materials, and gentle site impact.
CTGBC members $10 / Non-members $25
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March 8
On International Women’s/Womxn’s day, join a discussion of Passive House construction careers and gender as six panelists present on their construction pathways, mentoring experiences, and how Passive House and technological changes are affecting their careers.
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Housing 2.0 from Green Builder Media 
March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 8
The Housing 2.0 program will empower building professionals—with a special focus on production builders—to design and construct higher performance, healthier, more sustainable homes at a fraction of the cost.
5-week sessions offered quarterly. (Next rounds begin in June, September, and November)
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NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers, advocates and students in a conversation about sustainability in the built environment.
We have less than a decade to reverse current greenhouse gas emissions trends to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change. The intention of this summit is to explore the means and solutions for meeting this challenge in the built environment, while improving the quality of life for all CT residents, and lifting up our most vulnerable communities.
With 17 high quality educational sessions and over 60 experts, NESSBE will help give you the tools to take climate action.
Schedule and Registration
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March 22, 24, 26
PHIUS+ Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals, and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the PHIUS+ program.
CEUs: 14 AIA HSW | 14 CPHC CEU | 14 RESNET CEU
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April 5, 7, 9
PHIUS+ Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals, and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the PHIUS+ program.
CEUs: 14 RESNET CEU | 18 CPHC CEU
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Phase II Begins April 12
(must complete Phase I first)
Learn to design to the PHIUS+ climate-specific building standard.
Phase I -- Online self-paced: Pre-recorded videos and modules featuring experienced PHIUS instructors; comprising about 35-40 hours of learning material. Complete prior to the Phase II training.
Phase II -- Online Live: Design exercises, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training, 3 hours per day over two weeks
CEUs: Phase I: 40 AIA LU/HSW & Phase II: 40 AIA LU/HSW | 32 GBCI | 37.13 BPI
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(April class is full)
Begins May 10
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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On-Demand
This is a core Passive House training and is appropriate for a wide range of building professionals and stakeholders that want to know the guts of what makes Passive House tick and build a foundation of knowledge to integrate Passive House to meet your personal goals. Student profiles include architects, MEP and structural engineers, facade, energy and sustainability consultants, contractors, developers, policymakers, regulators, and more.
CEUs: 35 AIA LU/HSWs
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April 1 (Enrollment Deadline March 25)
This course is for design/build & construction professionals who are concerned about moisture control, air sealing, thermal bridging, healthy indoor air, durability, resiliency, and affordability of high-performance.
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The International Passive House Association and its partner organisations launch the global “Efficiency: The First Renewable Energy” campaign, aiming to raise awareness for the vital role energy efficiency in buildings plays in meeting our climate goals. The campaign also demonstrates that energy efficient buildings provide a comfortable, healthy and sustainable built environment.
The launch includes a competition for social media followers.
Learn more
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Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM
March 2 | Mariana Pickering & Enrico Bonilauri will talk about training to hone technique, technical skills, and technology knowledge. They will also bring a wall mock-up and delve into the tech behind window installations.
Join 15 minutes early for pre-show networking and stick around for Overtime.
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Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
March 3 | Natalie Leonard, Passive House in the Mainstream The first certified Passive House Consultant and Passive House Builder in Canada and founding partner at Passive Design Solutions will present bringing Passive House to the mainstream. Her team has an emphasis on affordable housing.
Video from past Happy Hours
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Thursdays @ 6:00-7:30PM
March 4 | Pretty Good Lighting (Lighting for the Rest of Us Strategies for improving what we are doing with lighting without breaking the bank, expert advice on product selections and installation techniques, and how to create full-spectrum lighting (and why it's so important.
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New episodes Mondays
March 1 | Talina Edwards, Talina Edwards Architecture founder of her firm and board member of Australian Passive House Association discusses her journey as an architect, Passive House pioneer, and fuser of building physics and biophilic design.
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New episodes Saturdays
"A podcast and YouTube channel where I interview people in the Passive House, net-zero, and overall better construction industry on topics like design and construction techniques, products, and details that lead to a better-built environment. There is a new interview every week."
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Email calendar@ctpassivehouse.org to include your event on our calendar.
Email newsletter@ctpassivehouse.org if you have an item for our newsletter.
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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
Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Email info@ctpassivehouse.org to learn about Event and Annual Sponsor opportunities.
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Thanks to our annual sponsors
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