BE-ST
Passivhaus in Practice
- 5 Hours
- £120 - £150
- Onsite at BE-ST Hamilton Campus, Scotland G72 0AH
Passivhaus in Practice offers hands-on training at BE-ST Scotland, designed to complement our online courses and equip you with practical skills for delivering high-performance buildings.
About This Course
To achieve high-performance buildings, we must bridge the gap between design and construction. The Passivhaus in Practice course delivers that essential, hands-on experience.
Designed for professionals with a foundational understanding of Passivhaus or those who have completed our CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER or CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON training, this course is a practical step forward in applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios.
For Contractors: Learn how to plan, manage, and execute a successful Passivhaus build, from risk assessment to ensuring high-quality outcomes. Enhance your expertise by mastering practical skills, including airtightness techniques, material selection, and construction sequencing, bridging the design-construction gap.
For Designers & Consultants: Gain insights into assessing buildability, supporting contractors effectively, and understanding the practical implications of your designs.
What's included:
- Live teaching sessions with our experienced trainers.
- Hands-on experience using life-size sectional rigs.
- Hard copy delegate pack.
- Discounts for our follow-on Retrofit Delivery Course.
- CPD Certificate worth five Hours
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SPACES AVAILABLE
Passivhaus in Practice - Practical - In person
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£120 - £150 ex. VAT
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Course Structure
Held at BE-ST’s ground-breaking A LAB in Hamilton, near Glasgow, this course is a partnership between Coaction Training CIC and BE-ST. Both organizations are committed to advancing the construction industry towards a low-carbon future.
Throughout this hands-on day, you’ll engage in:
- Designing for Construction: Understand the critical aspects needed for successful implementation and the consequences of errors.
- Risk Assessment: Learn how to evaluate design risks and address potential issues.
- Real-World Solutions: Discover what can go wrong, how to prevent it, and how to rectify issues based on practical experience.
- Best Practices: Master airtightness, insulation techniques, and effective sequencing on life-size sectional rigs.
- Practical Application: Work in small groups to complete practical activities that bring theory to life.
Each session is led by two experienced Passivhaus trainers, active practitioners who share their expertise and address real-world project challenges. All necessary training materials are provided.
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Course Fees & Packages
Discounted Coaction Alumni Price: £120.00 ex VAT* (Use code: coaction at checkout if eligible)
Discounted Group Price (5+): £120.00 ex VAT each
Standard Price: £150.00 ex VAT
Funding: New CITB Grant Available: Claim 100% funding for this course - available until April 1st 2025! / 70% CITB Funding available after 1st April LEARN MORE
Social Impact: As a Community Interest Company, any profits are reinvested to enhance our courses and support the upskilling of built environment professionals in the UK.
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What our graduates say...
"I particularly appreciated the in-depth discussions on the importance of building performance data. The instructor's expertise and passion for sustainability were also inspiring, and I left the course with a clearer vision of how to implement these principles in future design work. – Michael Johnston (Q9 Cladding Solutions Ltd)"
tradesperson Graduate
"Tutors were great at taking the time to answer our questions and clarifying tricky points. I now feel more confident when it comes to building fabric detailing and integrating services in projects. – Aurore Baulier"
designer Graduate
"It’s good to go through the course with an open mind and air any thoughts / reservations you may have - the discussion with the tutors and students helped me to let go of some of my pre-conceptions. – Alan McKay"
bitesize Graduate
