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25 Jan 2021
On Thursday, February 11, 9 - 11 am with Mark Bernhardt, Bernhardt Contracting and Joe Hart, Icon Homes and President of CHBA BC
This is a dive into the BC Energy Step Code metrics and how to achieve them through design and building techniques to minimize extra cost. Using real world examples from local climates, we will examine why some designs fail where others exceed.
Approved for 2 CPD's
To register email the CHBC South Okanagan on info@chbaso.org
- Members attend for FREE
- Non-Members are welcome to attend for $50
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18 Dec 2020
This course is based on the outcomes of a 3 year experiment on unvented roofs without spray foam or exterior rigid insulation. The experiment examined cellulose vs. fiberglass insulation, interior vapor control membranes, diffusion vents at the ridge, interior humidification, inward vapor drive issues, and the effect of air barrier imperfections. This free course taught by Kohta Ueno and offered in partnership with the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association and Building Science Corporation.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the moisture risks inherent in unvented/compact roof assemblies with fibrous (air‐permeable) insulation
- Define the roles that vapor diffusion and air leakage have on moisture levels in roofs
- Explain the role that a vapor diffusion vent can have in ameliorating roof moisture risks
- Describe the risks of inward vapor drive in unvented roof assemblies
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14 Dec 2020
"A Pattern Language from Passive House" is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing.
This four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into "patterns" using a format adapted from A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander (et al).
Course Dates and Times
Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26
Times: 12:30pm - 3:30pm PST
To register - Click here
Flash sale starts: Wednesday, December 16 at 5:00am PST
Flash sale ends: Friday, December 18 at 11:59pm PST
Use access code flashsale to receive your discount.
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26 Nov 2020
Take advantage of residential & small commercial courses focused on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration at an 80% reduction in price! Register here!
FortisBC has been working with Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) to offer some of their online courses at a highly subsidized rate. This offer is open to anyone in BC thanks to FortisBC’s BUILTbetter program.
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26 Nov 2020
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You are invited to a virtual Builder's Breakfast to discuss the new Building Bylaw and BC Energy Step Code. The RDKB is updating their Building Bylaw and is implementing voluntary compliance with BC Energy Step Code.
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Key changes in the RDKB Building Bylaw
- Building to Energy Step Code
- Working with an Energy Advisor
- FortisBC enhanced rebates - new home program
- RDKB Processes
Builders / designers / trades and anyone involved in the building industry in the region is welcome to attend. Please register so we know to expect you https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MuY3I-bfRT234HHefaQuHQ.
More Information: Freya Phillips | Senior Energy Specialist | fphillips@rdkb.com | 250.368.0280 | Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
THIS EVENT IS FUNDED BY FORTISBC.