Join Coaction trainer&nbsp;o access and incorporate Design Performance for Climate Action course into your teaching and make the most of rich resources.&nbsp;
Buildings are a significant culprit of carbon emissions – accountable for 35% of total global energy consumption. Design is the most powerful tool we have to improve their energy, both upfront and in use. Our course has been designed as a free resource to support existing architecture training in the UK, addressing priority areas in the emerging RIBA Climate Knowledge Literacy schedule and the ARB Competencies that form the backbone of the curriculum. It will empower architecture students with the knowledge and skills to design high-performance buildings using the Passivhaus standard as a proven and quality-assured route to achieving good building performance.
Passivhaus is a well-tested approach to reducing building energy use whilst also delivering high standards for comfort and occupant health. It adopts a whole-building approach focused on high-quality construction with clear, measured targets and certification through an exacting quality assurance process.
This course has been developed by a specialist team of low-energy experts and educators from Coaction Training CIC and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/">PASSIVHAUS TRUST</a>, alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.architecture.com/">RIBA</a>&nbsp;and the Standing Conference of Schools of Architecture (<a href="https://www.scosa.org.uk/">SCOSA</a>). It critically examines the Passivhaus standard, exploring its strengths and limitations over four modules: two cover the principles of building design for optimal performance, while the remaining two delve into the specifics of construction and services design.
"This course is responding to a direct demand from industry for more climate conscious architects. We are excited to be upscaling Passivhaus education in universities so that when architecture students graduate, they hit the ground running, embedding these skills in the practices where they work to have an immediate impact on the delivery of sustainable buildings in the UK."
Sarah Lewis, Research and Policy Director, Passivhaus Trust
"This is a huge opportunity for architects at the very start of their practice to gain access to Coaction's community of trainers - each bringing their long-standing experience and expertise within the Passivhaus industry."
Sally Godber, Director, WARM: Low Energy Practice &amp; Coaction Training CIC

WEBINAR: 'Design Performance for Climate Action' for University Tutors

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This workshop is for Tutors of RIBA-accredited Schools of Architecture. 

Find out more our FREE programme Design Performance for Climate Action which aims to provide students with a solid foundation in climate-responsive building design and a toolkit for tackling the climate emergency.

How to get a good quality, low-energy and low-cost building&nbsp;
This course will provide practical advice and tools to allow you to create a cost-effective, sustainable project -Passivhaus or not.&nbsp;It draws on years of experience and lessons learnt from our trainers who are industry experts in this field.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will discover the value a Passivhaus standard can bring to projects and develop an understanding of key design elements required and&nbsp;practical considerations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Passivhaus Bitesize  - December

Introduction to Passivhaus Workshop

Intro to Architecture Workshop

Intro to Construction Workshop

Intro to Building Services Workshop

Get to grips with the key concepts of Passivhaus design. Suitable for anyone with an interest in low-energy or net zero carbon building. 

Passivhaus for contractors – theory covering the essential concepts of Passivhaus plus some hands-on activities to explore airtightness and fabric-first approaches.

Passivhaus for Contractors

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Bitesize - Winter 1

Passivhaus Workshop

Architecture Workshop

Construction Workshop

Services Workshop

Join our growing community of Certified Passivhaus Designers driving positive and vital change within the construction industry.

Certified Passivhaus Designer - Winter 1 (3 days/wk) 2025

Bitesize Workshop - Intro to Passivhaus

Bitesize Workshop - Architecture

Bitesize Workshop - Construction

Bitesize Workshop - Building Services

Fabric 1

Fabric 2

Fabric 3

Fabric 4

Fabric 5

Fabric 6

Services 1

Services 2

Services 3

PHPP 1

PHPP tutorial

PHPP 2

Economics

Revision

Final tutorials

Pre-exam checks

Final PHI Exam

Delivered by our industry leading experts, this course will build your understanding of the 'Passive House' design standard and teach you how to apply it to your own projects. For all UK building design professionals who want to gain Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant status.
All learners booking the Designer course now for 2024 will also get FREE access to our Bitesize Passivhaus Course, essential introductory learning.

What does Passivhaus means practically when implemented on site? Our training covers all the essential aspects of low-energy construction,&nbsp;focusing on a fabric-first approach and covering airtightness, thermal bridging, construction detailing, Passivhaus standards and site implications for both new build and retrofit projects.
Take the additional revision and exam session&nbsp;to gain your qualification as a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson, an internationally-recognised quality mark which demonstrates competency in the field of low-energy construction.&nbsp;

Passivhaus Tradesperson - January 2025 Group A

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Session 4

Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building. Formerly known as Passivhaus Contractor, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to take the internationally recognised Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam.

Passivhaus Tradesperson - January 2025 Group B

Understand the delivery of deep fabric retrofits and what is needed to ensure projects are a success on site.

Passivhaus Retrofit Delivery - January

Session 2

Session 3

Understand the delivery of deep fabric retrofits and what is needed to ensure projects are a success on site.

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WEBINAR: 'Design Performance for Climate Action' for University Tutors

WEBINAR: 'Design Performance for Climate Action' for University Tutors

Passivhaus Bitesize - December

Passivhaus for Contractors

Bitesize - Winter 1

Certified Passivhaus Designer - Winter 1 (3 days/wk) 2025

Passivhaus Tradesperson - January 2025 Group A

Passivhaus Tradesperson - January 2025 Group B

Passivhaus Retrofit Delivery - January

Passivhaus Tradesperson - February 2025

Bitesize - Winter 2

Certified Passivhaus Designer - Winter 2 (3 days/wk) 2025

Passivhaus Tradesperson - March 2025

Bitesize - Spring 1

Certified Passivhaus Designer - Spring 1 (2 days/wk) 2025

Passivhaus Retrofit Delivery - March

Passivhaus Tradesperson - April 2025 Group A

Bitesize - Spring 2

Certified Passivhaus Designer - Spring 2 (3 days/wk) 2025

Passivhaus Tradesperson - April 2025 Group B

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