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There are six half-day pre-conference workshops taking place on Saturday (11th) and Sunday (12th) before the conference. The workshops offer in-depth instruction and discussion with leading Passive House experts on topics critical to moving Passive House projects forward. We encourage conference goers to take advantage of the unique convergence of talent and interest.
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Workshop registration is priced per person per day.
To register and attend workshops on both Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th, please register separately.
Saturday June 11th
WORKSHOP 1
Multifamily Passive House Projects – “The Whole Shebang”
Date & Time : Saturday, June 11th, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location : The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture.
Room #107. The City College of New York,
141 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Topic : Big Building Workshop – Residential & Commercial
Description
In order for Passive House to impact significantly on carbon emissions, project must move from single to multi-family scale. With that come opportunities and challenges – the former in terms of form factor, the latter in terms of mechanical system choices and integration with below grade levels and services. Attendees will take a journey through multiple case studies, diving down into the detail and exploring the multiplicity of options available to designers both for new build as well as retrofit . The objective of the workshop is to give attendees an invaluable insight into the most efficient means of bring scale to Passive House projects.
WORKSHOP 2
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda - Variants and Optimization of PHPP
Date & Time : Saturday, June 11th, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location : The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture.
Rooms #128. The City College of New York,
141 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Topic : PHPP Plugins & Enhancements
Description
Learn how to integrate optimization into your Passive House Design Process to increase performance and lower costs. Attendees will learn how to use the new Variants tab in PHPP v.9, plus take a look at an alternate software service for PHPP optimization that offers simple, graphic outputs. Learn how to quickly identify key components and opportunities for improving your designs, or communicating options to clients.
WORKSHOP 3
PHPP v.9 (IP Version) What's New, with a Focus on Retrofits
Date & Time : Saturday, June 11th, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location : The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture.
Rooms #107. The City College of New York,
141 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Topic : PHPP v.9 (IP Version) What's New, with a Focus on Retrofits
Description
This workshop will review all new aspects of the latest changes and new developments in the PHPP using the newest v.9 release. You will learn to work with PHPP's numerous features with a focus for application to the building stock - before, as well as after energy retrofit - including the comparison of different design options and the development of a step-by-step retrofit plan. Specifics of EnerPHit verification according to component quality requirements or target energy demand for different climate conditions will also be covered in this workshop.
Sunday June 12th
WORKSHOP 4
Overshooting the Summer Comfort Target & Landing on Overheating
Date & Time : Sunday, June 12th, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location : The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture.
Rooms #107. The City College of New York,
141 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Topic : Summer Comfort and Overheating
Description
Passive House buildings are often described as cozy, free from drafts & condensation, and free from worries about heating bills. However, a number of concerns have arisen regarding summer overheating in North American homes. Additionally, it is often assumed that overheating is caused by high levels of insulation and airtightness, which can be misleading. UK Passivhaus experts Mark Siddall & Nick Grant will explore the causes of summer overheating and provide tools and guidance to help deliver buildings that don't just minimize overheating but deliver excellent summer comfort. Working with North American project examples and PHPP, this workshop will cover basic theory, practical details and evidence from case studies and personal experience.
WORKSHOP 5
May the (Smaller Buildings) Force Be With You
Date & Time : Sunday, June 12th, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location : The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture.
Rooms #128. The City College of New York,
141 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Topic : Active ventilation in a Passive House
Description
In this introductory workshop we will navigate from the whys to the hows of ventilation for detached, residential buildings. Learn how to design and commission a ventilation system fit for a Passive House, including the interfaces with the thermal envelope. We will discuss how not to lose the force, and also learn about the dark side of filters and ducts. Come prepared for a healthy dose of building science balanced with coloring exercises. Bring your own colored pencils, please!
WORKSHOP 6
May the (Larger Buildings) Force Be With You
Date & Time : Sunday, June 12th, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location : The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture.
Rooms #107. The City College of New York,
141 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Topic : Ventilation systems for multi-family projects
Description
Learn how to design an efficient ventilation system fit for a Passive House. Review specification requirements for Enthalpy/Heat Recovery Ventilations, air-handling units and how to keep everyone healthy and comfortable without losing the force. Example projects will be reviewed.