Intro to Thermal Bridging (THERM)
- 2 Days Self-Study
- £180
- Online
Design out heat loss. Discover how to use THERM software to identify and calculate 2D thermal bridges for better building performance.
About This Course
This short course will teach you how to improve the energy performance of your buildings using THERM software. Focusing on 2D thermal bridges, you'll learn skills that you will also be able to apply to more complicated situations once you've mastered the exercises in this course.
- Understand why thermal bridges are significant.
- Explore how thermal bridges can vary in construction.
- Understand the concepts of calculation for 2D thermal bridges.
- Calculate 2D thermal bridges using THERM software.
The course is broken down into a series of short modules to guide your learning, with exercises throughout to test your understanding:
- How to Use This Course (5 Minutes)
- Learning Objectives (5 Minutes)
- Introduction (60 Minutes)
- Heat Loss Calculations (20 Minutes)
- Exercise 1 – Wall Corner Junction (60 Minutes)
- Exercise 2 – Combined Thermal Bridge (60 Minutes)
- Conventions and Software (30 Minutes)
- Exercise 3 – Gable Wall to Roof Junction (120 Minutes)
- Exercise 4 – Ground Floor to Wall Junction (120 Minutes)
- Exercise 5 – Window Installation (40 Minutes)
- Thermal Bridges in Building Regulations Part L (10 Minutes)
- Thermal Bridges in the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) (10 Minutes)
- End-of-Course Exercise (180 Minutes)
Immediate Start
Self Study
1 Year Access
Coaction Team
£180 ex. VAT
Course Structure
The THERM course is free when booking the CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER COURSE.
Participant Testimonials
Course Fees & Packages
Duration: 12 hours - Self-paced — learn anytime
Delivery Format: On-demand self-study modules
Price: £180 Ex VAT
Next Start Dates: Register for immediate access
Location: Online
Certification + Credits: 16 PHI points
Access & Materials Provided: THERM tutorial files, reference library, 1 year course access
Funding Options: May be eligible under CPD / training budgets
Accessibility: Reasonable adjustments and additional learning support on request
What our graduates say...
"I now feel confident in my ability to assess individual thermal bridges if this is ever needed on a future project."
therm Graduate
"The course also deepened my understanding of the impact of thermal bridging more generally."
therm Graduate
"The content was very well explained and demystified what would otherwise be a difficult piece of software to master."
therm Graduate
