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 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 […]
Having learned the basic functionalities and how to navigate the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager (ESPM) in the first workshop, this second workshop in the series provides participants with the information and training needed to use and update data and information on their own buildings into the tool. Deepen your knowledge, join the […]
Découvrez les normes ISO 50001 et 50001 Ready Canada ! Participez à notre webinaire gratuit d'une heure pour découvrir la norme ISO 50001 sur les systèmes de gestion de l'énergie, le programme 50001 Ready Canada de RNCan et l'outil Ready Navigator. Au cours de cette session, vous apprendrez à : […]
Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada for our final webinar in this Towards Net Zero Renos “Renovating for High Performance” series. This session, "Window Selection and Detailing: Getting it Right and Airtight!" explores how high performance windows can improve the comfort and energy performance of your renovation projects. Learn practical […]
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