Due to be launched in September, the modular courses for AECB members are tailored specifically for the UK market and will include 鈥楽cience of Passivhaus鈥�, aimed at designers, 鈥楥onstruction of Passivhaus鈥�, developed specifically for contractors, and 鈥楤uilding Services for Passivhaus鈥�, which will target mechanical and electrical engineers.
鈥楽cience of Passivhaus鈥� examines what makes the standard different and how it works, providing an insight into the physics of energy in Passivhaus buildings, 鈥楥onstruction of Passivhaus鈥� provides guidance on achieving the standard from a practical and contractual perspective, while 鈥楤uilding Services for Passivhaus鈥� covers all aspects of ventilation design, heating, hot water and primary energy, with reference to the inputs required in the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP)
The new modules are the latest in a suite of courses designed to offer training in the complete Certified Passivhaus Designer syllabus in preparation for the final exam,
which enables people to attain the globally recognised qualification of 鈥楥ertified Passivhaus Designer鈥� (CEPH).
Training will initially be held at centres in London and Bristol or can also be run as in-house courses.聽 Developed in conjunction with leading industry experts and hosted by WARM, an independent consultancy with the theoretical and practical knowledge to bring pioneering low energy buildings from design to reality, the modules are designed to equip delegates with the skills and expertise to benefit from opportunities in this expanding sector.
Peter Warm, one of聽 WARM鈥檚 founders, comments: 鈥淧assivhaus is fast becoming the leading European standard for low energy building design and construction, offering a tried and tested approach capable of making a real impact when it comes to ensuring a more sustainable future.聽 The support of Saint-Gobain Isover with their expertise in Multi-Comfort House in developing these courses will be instrumental in enabling us to bring Passivhaus techniques to a wider audience.聽 We have already completed successful pilots of the modules, and look forward to launching them to the UK market.鈥�
Saint-Gobain Isover is committed to working with the industry to promote sustainable construction methods and its Multi-Comfort House concept builds on the Passivhaus principles of delivering the highest thermal comfort while reducing energy use and CO,,emissions by considering occupants鈥� wellbeing, taking into account acoustic and safety features as well as energy saving measures.
Stacey Davis, marketing director for Saint-Gobain Isover, adds: 鈥淲e are already working with upcoming architects to promote Passivhaus principles through our annual architectural Multi-Comfort House competition aimed at students of architecture.聽 Our partnership with the AECB and WARM will enable us to promote the benefits of a Passivhaus and Multi-Comfort House approach to a wider audience,聽helping professionals in the industry meet the environmental challenge facing the construction industry.
鈥淎s part of Saint-Gobain, which is committed to developing sustainable solutions for the built environment, Isover is uniquely placed to deliver comprehensive solutions which help to meet Passivhaus standards, incorporating thermal and acoustic comfort, high indoor air quality, air tightness and exceptional energy efficiency.鈥� 聽
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