Presented Live, October, 2017 - September, 2018

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Enjoy this entire acclaimed series and refer back to it often as you explore changes in your business under the new Step Code.

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Full Series

Fall 2017/18 Session 1-6 | 21 CPD

Single Courses

Fall 2017 Session 1 | 3.5 CPD

Fall 2017 Session 2 | 3.5 CPD

Fall 2017 Session 3 | 3.5 CPD

Fall 2017 Session 4 | 3.5 CPD

Fall 2017 Session 5 | 3.5 CPD

Fall 2017 Session 6 | 3.5 CPD

Top Tier Methods to Net Zero Houses: Lowest Risk for Highest Return Approaches

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Session 1:  Introduction to Existing Net Zero and Passive Houses
​Review of existing net zero projects across Canada, with a focus on successes and challenges, the basic systems and structural types of each home will be discussed and important lessons learned will be discussed.

Session 2: Net Zero Mechanical and Electrical
Review of Modern heat pump (geo-exchange and air source) A review of the evolution in high efficiency lighting and switching. An overview of drain water heat recovery and evaluation of domestic hot water systems and a discussion with examples of integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) and other renewable energy sources.

Session 3: Latest Research on Highest R Value Walls, Basements and Attics
​A discussion on new and existing structural approaches attic assemblies, insulation materials, including advance modelling and testing results and a relative comparison of costs of construction.

Session 4: Window Technology, Past Present and Future
​The challenge of manufacturing windows doors and skylights with energy performance to support net zero construction. This discussion will include window frame types and materials, extrusion and pultrusion profiles, IGU manufacturing (Insulating Glass Units) warm edge spacers, desiccants, triple glazing, quad glazing and beyond. Also, included will be a full discussion on glass coatings (emissivity, auto tinting, electronic opacity, and other future technologies).

Session 5: Proof of Concept, Testing and Advanced Modelling
A review of energy modelling, performance testing and durability testing from North America and other countries.  What’s being learned, what’s being used elsewhere, what’s catching on and what’s not.

Session ​6: Combining Technologies for Optimal Performance
​This 3.5 Hour online session begins with conversation about alternate distribution and design details for mechanical devices and distribution services. Solutions for accommodating vertical and horizontal ducting, design alternates for reduced structural alteration during construction, and detail requirements for relocating mechanical devices outside of traditional mechanical rooms.

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*One credit more than maximum claimable per year when combined with Active Practice (AP) credits as outlined in HPO bulletin #20. Please refer to the Builder Qualifications or contact an HPO representative for more details.