- Location: Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Duration: 5 Days
Course details
AIM:
From the outside, Passive House buildings are no different from conventional buildings, because the term “Passive House” refers to a standard and not a certain construction method. Good planning and careful implementation of details are decisive factors in the construction of Passive House buildings, the world’s leading standard in low energy, sustainable construction.
The aim of this training for the ”Certified Passive House Tradesperson” certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passive House concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.
CONTENT:
Passive House – Interdisciplinary principles
Passive House Definition
Passive House Criteria
The 5 pillars of the Passive House principles
Ecology and comfort
PHPP and other planning principles
Economic efficiency
Construction process and
quality assurance
User information and user support
Building Envelope Specialist – Training
Thermal insulation in the Passive House
Thermal bridge free construction
Passive House Windows
Summer comfort
Refurbishment of existing buildings using Passive House components
Building Services Specialist – Training
Ventilation
Why is ventilation essential?
Controlled home ventilation with heat recovery
Individual components of ventilation systems
Heating via fresh air in Passive Houses
Heating in the Passive House
Heat generation and heat distribution in the Passive House
Implementation-relevant details
Refurbishment of existing buildings
Air-tightness Specialist – practical training
Air-tightness & Building Regulations
Blower Door Demonstration
Practical Air-tightness installation with Ampack Air-tightness membranes
Practical Air-tightness to windows and membrane penetrations with Ampack window tapes.
Wind-tightness membranes & Tapes
TRAINEE PROFILE: Experienced qualified tradepersons working in the construction industry.
Updated on 08 November, 2015About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC
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