This workshop will cover topics including climate change and rising heat events, the impact of heat events on health and productivity, and an overview of the roles municipalities have been playing during heat events.
The International Energy Agency states that, to meet international climate objectives, we need to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to below zero worldwide throughout the second half of this century. As a result, many governments and private companies have announced their ambitious GHG reduction targets in recent years, with […]
Are you responsible for writing and/or signing construction contracts? Would you like to be? The Contracts for the Solar Industry course teaches students to mitigate the risks of solar installations for all parties, including ensuring that project details and variables are fully understood within the contract to help control construction […]
An introduction to the histories, cultures and issues facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada. With over 1.6 million people in Canada identifying as Indigenous, it is essential to recognize the heritage, diversity, and rights of Indigenous Nations. The histories, traditions, and beliefs of Indigenous communities are unique and all cultures are […]
Consultation is Key to a Successful Environmental Assessment (EA) Process Traditional Knowledge (TK) has formed an integral role in how we, the Indigenous Peoples, see and understand changes to the environment. For Indigenous communities, TK continues to serve as an important building block on how we determine change and environmental […]
Introduces concepts and techniques for developing high performance and net zero energy new construction projects. In addition to advanced envelope and mechanical system content, the course includes discussion on how occupant behaviour impacts the overall energy use in a house, and affects the sizing of renewable energy systems. A partner […]
Course Overview During this course, we will go over 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects that achieve a low carbon status. This includes strategies with project teams, installation quality, product ideas, and operations. Many homes share similar approaches- what are they? We will cover single-family, multi-family, […]
Course Overview The course will provide a description of residential HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator), ERV (Energy or Enthalpy Recovery Ventilator) and Smart DCV (Demand Control Ventilation) systems. Energy and humidity impact on a residence in different climatic regions and varying occupancy will be presented. The importance and value of active […]
This suite of four short courses gives you insights into high performance construction and innovative technologies (save $76) Included: Underhill Passive Solar Earth Integrated House The Depot Neighbourhood Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Ready Project Deer Haven LEED Zero Energy Ready House Pembroke Passive Solar Home
All three BCESC Modules (Building Science, Envelope First, and Air Barriers) in a bundle (save $45)
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping […]
The Glebe Community Association’s Environment Committee is hosting a Tour of Heat Pumps in the Glebe on Saturday, May 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This event offers Ottawa residents a chance to visit homes with installed heat pumps, learn from homeowners’ experiences, and get answers to their questions about […]
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