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Passive House Builder Boot Camp 2023

NOT JUST FOR BUILDERS!

PHMN is proud to announce the second TwinCities’ certified Passive House Tradesperson Training. This course is transformational whether you are interested in Passive House specifically, or just looking to learn how to make really energy efficient, comfortable, economical and resilient buildings.

Builders, tradespeople, architects, engineers, realtors, developers, homeowners—all kinds of people have taken this class and learned the skill of energy efficient construction through Passive House techniques.

Make use of this special, in-person opportunity to step up your game! Get 2 days of classroom instruction, 2 days of hands-on learning, plus the available exam to become a Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT).

September 11-14, 2023 at MMS in Golden Valley (TwinCities), Minnesota.

Learn more

Sign up by June 28 and you will receive a $100 discount.

Registration

Use the code displayed on the banner image. Note: Sign up deadline is August 28!

Questions: Please contact John Noterman.

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Free Online Lunch & Learn Friday, May 15 at Noon: High Performance Roof Daylighting with 475 High Performance Building Supply

Passive House Minnesota is partnering with 475 High Performance Building Supply’s Jeremy Latriano, CPHT, on a lunch and learn session which covers design considerations for roof daylighting of all types and sizes – commercial or residential, flat or pitched roof, light tube or wall-to-wall roof glass. Proper integration and design decisions result in roof daylighting that addresses energy, light, health, ventilation, comfort, and overall wellness of both occupants and the longevity of the building envelope.

The lunch and learn qualifies for 1 AIA CEU

Join the meeting: join.me/424-333-408

Join by phone Conference ID:  424-333-408 #

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Free May 12 PHMN Webinar: All-In-One HVAC Systems for High-Performance Buildings with Alex De Gagné

Join PHMN on May 12, 2020 at 5pm for another free webinar. Alex De Gagné will be joining us from Canada and enlighten us on all-in-one HVAC systems for high-performance buildings.

Time: May 12, 2020 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Sign Up for Free: Email Alex and he will share access information prior to the webinar.

Program: Participate in a 1-hour presentation which includes a live session of a fully operational PentaCare V12 from Minotair. This is the all-in-one compact evolutive D+HVAC equipment for Passive Houses, multifamily buildings and anyone who wants to live indoor with one of the best indoor climates possible.

The PentaCare V12 is 4 machines in 1 being: an Active Heat Recovery HRV + a Dehumidifier + a Ducted Air Source Heat Pump + an HEPA MERV 15 Air Filtration device. That cutting edge technology equipment strives at taking care of 5 things: Dehumidification + Heating + Ventilation + Air filtration + Cooling (D+HVAC). Ventilation wise, it’s the only one capable of Net Zero Positive Ventilation© as the most efficient of all HRVs and ERVs with a record-setting SRE of 116% as certified by the HVI. Meaning the PentaCare V12 can output more heat energy that the electrical energy it uses. Only from Minotair, the Science of air.

We’ll also talk briefly about compartmentalization principle for mechanical systems in MF buildings. That principle promotes unit space heating and cooling and hot water being provided by individual mechanical systems located in each unit. Compartmentalization principle for mechanical systems in MF buildings is a principle that as, amongst other sources, clearly explained in a 6-page article from Dr Joseph W. Lstiburek, PH.D., P.ENG., FELLOW ASHRAE who was published in the July 2019 edition of the ASHRAE Journal.

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Certified Passive House Designer Training (CPHD) Now Available Online For All!

Haven’t been able to take CPHD training yet, now is your chance! We are now offering our CPHD training online so it is accessible to everyone.

NAPHN’s (North American Passive House Network) Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals. 

  • 5 days of online instruction
  • 7 additional e-learning modules 
  • Thorough grounding of critical aspects of Passive House design and construction 
  • Receive a 5-year registration as an internationally accredited CPHD/C after passing exam
  • For all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers and more

Details:
What: NAPHN’s Online Certified Passive House Designer Training

When: May 11-15th (9-5 each day)

Where: ONLINE

Details to follow when you registerWebsite link for more info & registration: https://naphnetwork.org/designer-training/

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Free April 21 PHMN Webinar: Residential VRF Systems for Passive Houses with Mike Schaefer

On April 21 at 5pm CST, Passive House Minnesota is co-hosting a webinar with Mike Schaefer of Mitsubishi about the concept of Passive & High-Performance homes and the application of Residential Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems to meet their design and efficiency requirements. He will review the technology and advantages of Residential VRF Systems and their performance in cold climates, the process used to properly size cooling and heating equipment, and the benefits afforded by Residential VRF Systems.

Mike has been in the HVAC Industry since 2005 where he has worked on all levels including contracting, distribution and manufacturing.  Mike joined Mitsubishi Electric in 2014 and has held multiple roles including Commercial Area Manager, Residential Area Manager and was most recently part of Mitsubishi Electric’s Performance Construction Team which is focused on providing healthy, efficient and reliable mechanical solutions to the high performance building market. He is currently the Regional Sales Manager for the Chicago market. 

VRF for Passive House and High Performance Homes – Passive House Minnesota
Tue, Apr 21, 2020 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CDT)

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