A design-focused introduction to low energy builds.

Passive Houses make efficient use of the sun, internal heat sources and heat recovery, rendering conventional heating systems unnecessary throughout even the coldest of winters. During warmer months, Passive Houses make use of passive cooling techniques such as strategic shading to keep comfortably cool.

• Passivhaus Bitesize
  Design-focused introduction to low energy builds

Courses running:

December 2024: 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th December, 1-3pm

January 2025: 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th January, 1-3pm

February 2025: 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th February, 1-3pm

March 2025: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th March, 1-3pm

Mode: Online (4 x 2hr workshops and 15hrs self-study)
Open to: York businesses and residents 

Cost: Fully funded

No prior knowledge required

• Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson

Courses running: Nov 2024 and Jan 2025
Mode: Online (x4 sessions +  2 hr exam)
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded

Supervisory or management level

• Passivhaus retrofit delivery
  Course dates: 19th, 22nd, 26th, 29th Nov 2024
  Time: 9am – 12pm
  Mode: online (4 x 3hr sessions)

Cost: Fully funded

Advanced course, prior knowledge of Passivhaus principles required