1.0 - Unit Overview (2MIN)

1.1 - Pioneers and Built Examples (4MIN)

1.2 - Definition of the Passive House Building Standard, and Comparison to Other Standards (18MIN)

1.3 - Cornerstones of the Passive House Thermal Envelope (10MIN)

1.4 - Institutions and Professionals in the Passive House Landscape (5MIN)

1.Q - Sample Exam Questions

1.R - Reference Guide

2.0 - Unit Overview (3MIN)

2.1 - Building Thermal Envelope: Passive House vs Building Code (16MIN)

2.2 - Key Economic Factors (15MIN)

2.3 - Capital vs Operational Costs: Passive House vs Building Code (23MIN)

2.4 - Passive House: Value Beyond Energy Efficiency (20MIN)

2.Q - Sample Exam Questions

2.R - Quick Reference Guide

3.0 - Unit Overview (1MIN)

3.1 - The Effects of Thermal Insulation and Thermal Mass on Different Types of Buildings (21MIN)

3.2 - Thermal Resistance (R-value), and Thermal Transmittance (U-value) (21MIN)

3.3 - Insulation Materials: Application, Performance, Pros and Cons (30MIN)

3.4 - Best Practices in Insulating Different Types of Building Assemblies (21MIN)

3.Q - Sample Exam Questions

3.R Quick Reference Guide

4.0 - Unit Overview (1MIN)

4.1 - Thermal Bridges: Definition and Key Metrics (31MIN)

4.2 - Hygiene Criterion: Avoidance of Mold and Condensation and Passive House Suitability (14MIN)

4.3 - Best Practices in Thermal Mitigation in Typical Building Assemblies (45MIN)

4.4 - Thermal Bridge Mitigation: An Example In Different Climate Zones (12MIN)

4.Q - Sample Exam Questions

4.R - Quick Reference Guide

5.0 - Unit Overview (2MIN)

5.1 - Comfort Criterion and Passive House Suitability of Transparent Components in Different Climates (25MIN)

5.2 - Parts and Specs of Windows and Transparent Components, and Their Role For Performance (51MIN)

5.3 - Whole-Window Performance, and Efficiency Classes (31MIN)

5.4 - Best Practices in Window Installation, And Outcomes in Performance and PH Suitability (23MIN)

5.Q - Sample Exam Questions

5.R - Quick Reference Guide

6.0 - Unit Overview (2MIN)

6.1 - High Quality Building Retrofits: Passive House and EnerPHit Standards (14MIN)

6.2 - Retrofitting Different Types of Structures: Pros and Cons (23MIN)

6.3 - Thermal Bridge Mitigation in Building Retrofits (17MIN)

6.E1 - Exercise: Retrofit Planning (11MIN)

6.E2 - Exercise Solution: Retrofit Planning (41MIN)

6.Q - Sample Exam Questions

6.R - Quick Reference Guide

7.0 - Unit Overview (2MIN)

7.1 - Air And Moisture Transfer Mechanisms in Buildings (53MIN)

7.2 - Air Tightness Requirements and Testing for Passive House Buildings (28MIN)

7.3 - Planning A Continuous Air Barrier: Assemblies, Junctions, Penetrations (34MIN)

7.4 - Continuous Air Barrier: Built Examples (12MIN)

7.Q - Sample Exam Questions

7.R - Quick Reference Guide

8.0 - Unit Overview (1MIN)

8.1 - Indoor Air Quality and Passive House Ventilation Requirements (66MIN)

8.2 - Heat and Moisture Recovery Ventilators: HRVs and ERVs (39MIN)

8.3 - Other Components of a Passive House Mechanical Ventilation System (30MIN)

8.4 - Heat Recovery Mechanical Ventilation Systems: Performance, Commissioning, and Monitoring (13MIN)

8.E1 - Exercise: Mechanical Ventilation Planning (3MIN)

8.E2 - Exercise Solution: Mechanical Ventilation Planning (6MIN)

8.Q - Sample Exam Questions

8.R - Quick Reference Guide

9.0 - Unit Overview (1MIN)

9.1 - Loads and Sizing of Mechanical Systems in Passive House Buildings (33MIN)

9.2 - Efficient Mechanical Systems: Generation, Storage, Distribution, Delivery (61MIN)

9.3 - Primary Energy and Classes of Passive House Buildings (14MIN)

9.4 - Commissioning and Other Aspects of Mechanical Systems for Passive House Buildings (12MIN)

9.E1 - Exercise: Insulation of Mechanical Systems (3MIN)

9.E2 - Exercise Solution: Insulation of Mechanical Systems (6MIN)

9.Q - Sample Exam Questions

9.R - Quick Reference Guide

10.E1 - Exercise: Quality Assurance (7MIN)

10.E2 - Exercise Solution: Quality Assurance (9MIN)

Exercise: Sample Exam Questions

Exercise Solution: Sample Exam Questions

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