The Passive House design introduction course
Boost your Passive House knowledge with a crash course on
key design principles
About the course
We live in a time when the health of our communities – and of our planet – is at the forefront of many people’s minds. What can we, as designers and planners, do to create a healthier environment? How can we feel better about the projects we work on and the way we live?
This one-day crash course is for building sector professionals wanting to deepen their knowledge around the revolutionary Passive House design approach. You will learn about the principles behind Passive House, how the standard is changing the way people live in Europe and the United States, and how it applies in an Australian setting. By the end of the course, you should understand how Passive House can be used to create energy-efficient, comfortable, fully controllable houses – for any climate. And how to achieve this affordably/economically.
Image credit: Passivhaus Institue
Course Content
Learning objectives
Students will gain an insight into:
- The factors behind Passive House
- The five components of Passive House
- How COVID-19 and bushfire affects designs
- Building safety and security
- Designing a Passive House structure
- The economic aspects of Passive House
- A design case study from Perth
- Real-life questions
- Built examples and conclusions
Course dates & fees
April 2021
- The Passive House Design Introduction Course
- Friday, 16.04.2021
- 09:00 – 17:00 AEDT (GMT+10:00)
- FUNDRAISER for O. U. R.(https://ourrescue.org/)
June 2021
- The Passive House Design Introduction Course
- Friday, 18.06.2021
- 09:00 – 17:00 AEDT (GMT+10:00)
Automated
- The Passive House Design Introduction Course
- coming soon
Course details
Prerequisites
This course is designed for anyone involved in design and planning who wishes to gain a better understanding of Passive House. The standard of teaching and coursework is equivalent to high school level. A solid understanding of basic design and construction principles is recommended. There are no academic prerequisites, but potential students should be self-motivated.
Materials Required for class
This course is conducted remotely with students participating and accessing study materials via the internet. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they have an adequate data connection. Speeds of 3 MBPS are required for the online course. Students need to supply their own PC or Mac computer. Other materials required include: a calculator.
It is recommended that students have coloured pens, post-it notes, plus web camera and microphone capabilities in their device.
Materials provided for class
Access to live session, including access to the teacher.
Is this course for you?
This course is aimed at architects, building designers, engineers, contractors, builders, policymakers, salespeople and teachers – in short, anyone involved in building design or engineering. It is suitable for owner-builders with decent academic skills.
Access
The Passive House Design Introduction Course runs over eight hours, during which time students have live access to teachers.
Students who book the automated version of the course will have three-months’ access to the recordings.