Host Partner: 3C-REN

Tri-County Regional Energy Network

To address climate change, reducing or eliminating emissions from buildings is essential. We can do this by creating high performance buildings (HPBs) through retrofits and new construction. Beyond reducing energy use and emissions, HPBs also improve health, safety and resiliency and lower operations costs.  3C-REN’s (Tri-County Regional Energy Network) Building Performance Training Program aims to create a thriving and local workforce that possess the knowledge and skills to market, design, build, and retrofit high performance buildings.


3C-REN believes that Passive House is one of the best platforms to enable our local building professionals to develop the hands-on skills and knowledge necessary to create the high performance buildings that meet regional energy goals, while providing a strong value-add to for their business and clients.
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Join Emu's Passive Builder Boot Camp

Click below to explore what the Passive House Builder Boot Camp includes.

The world is loving Passive House!

To the tune of 32.3 million certified square feet.

As announced at the International Conference in 2021, Passive is taking off. Get on board, before you get left behind!

Become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT)

96% of students in this course pass the Exam!

Upon passing the CPHT Exam, you will be listed in the PHI Database of Certified builders and contractors for 5 years. You may then renew your accreditation through photo documentation of you applying your learning to project sites, or through Continuing Education credits. Emu offers CE credits through mini courses and our Colorado Passive House Expo.

What will you learn in the Passive House Builder Boot Camp?

All. The. Things.

  • The Value of Passive House

    What is the Passive House standard, and why is it more like a building code than just a green building certification? Why will your clients thank you for knowing this standard?

  • High-Performance Envelopes

    What makes a building envelope preform, and how do you mitigate thermal bridges and other potential weaknesses early in the process?

  • Systems and Services

    How does the systems design integrate with a high-performing building, and what exactly are the indoor air quality requirements that make Passive so healthy?

Know more. Build better.

Understand building science and how it applies to your everyday work. Whether you are seeking Passive House certification or not, you can't un-learn the knowledge you gain in this class.

  • Limit liability & increase credibility

  • Avoid hidden mold & condensation

  • Exceed IECC air leakage requirements

  • Learn best practices & building science

Meet your Lead Trainer

...and our Chief Building Science Geek

Lead Trainer

Enrico Bonilauri

A native of Cavriago, Italy, Enrico is an established expert in the international Passive construction standard. He is well respected for being able to see complicated, cutting-edge data through the lens of practical on-site implementation. He has extensive work experience in Australia, Europe, and North America, with a specialty in building envelope design and analysis. His detailed computer simulations for thermal, hygrometric and economic analyses, are informed by the thousands of hours he has spent on varied construction sites. He is the author of the Emu North American CPHT training textbook, and the lead Trainer for Emu’s CPHT courses since 2017.

Testimonials

What our former students say…

"I've been a green builder for 16 years, and I came in here and it was like trying to drink from a fire hose."

- Dave Edwards, My Earthbound Homes

“Every builder should take this class. Period.”

- Jed Wolfram, Bozeman Sustainabuild

“I'll say that the course and the Passive House model is very different than I expected. I thought it was going to be more along the lines of inapplicable and kind of niche products and niche buildings. And what is true about Passive House after the course is that it has a lot more to do with smart, high performance building and not just a personal choice. And what I'll take back is hopefully that we can actually start doing passive projects in their entirety. But regardless, some of the main lessons that we learned are just talking about high performance building and the risks of moisture. I think a big problem with current building trends is that we're building buildings partially tight and so there's lots of moisture concerns. And so realizing about how insidious and destructive moisture can be in a a traditional build is something that I took away”

Jesse Brown, Hyalite

"I received the best educational experience from Emu Systems! Got my Passive House Certification through their program/class. Be sure to take this class, you won't regret it!"

- Jared Phifer, Revolve Design Build

“Valuable, Challenging, Invigorating! I thought the online format worked well. I've been through other training platforms that were not nearly as interactive as the lessons and weekly check-ins. The quizzes were engaging as well as the chat feature w/n the lessons was great. Enrico was really prompt with responding on those.”

- Anonymous, from Course Evaluation

“Thoroughly enjoyed the course; Enrico and Mariana really know their stuff and convey it clearly. So glad I could geek out with the Emu MOB!”

- Anonymous from 2020 Autumn Crew

Now is the time.

Grab your boots, register, and join us for the Passive Builder Boot Camp

REGISTER NOW

Join the mob!

Clearly this guy thinks the Bundle is the best thing ever.

Why is he so happy? He just finished the 2-day in-person class, then he got to build a pod during the workshop using the knowledge he just absorbed during the training AND he is about to take the exam and become a CERTIFIED Passive House Tradesperson. Be like this guy!

FAQ

  • What is Passive House?

    Passive House is an international construction standard maintained and continuously developed by the International Passive House Institute (PHI). Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings constructed to these guidelines are characterized by significantly increased comfort and health for the occupants, extremely low energy consumption, durable construction quality, and knowledgeable project teams at the forefront of the construction industry.

  • What are the terms for refunds/cancellations?

    We have varying terms for online versus in-person training, even though both are purchased through our online platform. We also have special circumstances we must adhere to for Exams. Please read our Terms of Use for more, and let us know if you have any questions.

  • How do you treat my data?

    We are a small business with no desire to infringe upon your privacy. We do not sell lists, nor do we buy them. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information, or just reach out to our team.

  • Do you offer group pricing or in-house training?

    Yes! If you would like to find out about group rates or licensing the curriculum for your in-house company training, please reach out to us here: Group Inquiry

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