Passive House: An In-Depth, Hands-On Workshop at RIT

Join Airtight Services for this unique opportunity in western NY to get in-depth, hands-on training in the exciting field of Passive House Design and Construction! This intensive 2-day course will provide participants with:

• a strong foundation in Passive House Principles,

• an understanding of common construction materials used, and

• hands-on experience with airtight, thermal-bridge-free construction.

Participants will leave with an understanding of what unique aspects make a building a Passive House and will have contributed to the building of an actual Passive House structure on campus!

Presenter: Bill LaBine is a certified designer/consultant/tradesman (US and International)and has extensive experience lecturing and designing low energy homes in western NY.

Class Size: The class size will be limited to 12 participants, 6 students and 6 community members

Cost: Students: $25, Community members: $295, $195 for early registration by Oct. 10. A $50 discount is available to all NYPH members.

Payment: May be made by mailing a check to: Airtight Services, Inc. 290 Genesee St. Avon, NY14414 - or online at https://squareup.com/store/airtight-services

This workshop is approved for 14 AIA LUs

Tentative Schedule:
Saturday, October 21

8:30 am Check in

9:00 am Lecture: Background on Passive House history and principles.

10:30 am Lecture: A deeper look at Airtight, Thermal Bridge Free Construction

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Hands On: Construct and air seal shed walls, properly integrate them to the foundation and prepare for sealing the ceiling.
4:30 pm Close

Sunday, October 22

9:00 am Classroom Q&A, Lecture: PH Windows

10:30 am Hands On: Continue building the shed including integration of the ceiling.

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Hands On: Conduct a blower door test on the shed!?!

2:00 pm Hands On: Continue building, including integration of window and door

4:30 pm Close