Apply integrated design principles to balance envelope, mechanical, and electrical systems in residential projects. Learn to sequence design decisions and select assemblies appropriate to Alberta’s climate in order to meet defined performance goals. This course is the third in SAIT’s high-performance building series. High-Performance Building Fundamentals and Technical Introduction to High-Performance Residential Buildings are both prerequisites.Â
This course is self-guided, intended to be completed in approximately 15 hours between July 7 – August 18, 2026. There will be live online class sessions on July 14, July 24, and August 14.
At this time this course is being offered free of charge due to funding provided by Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a recognition badge through Credly.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Design a residential building as an integrated system and demonstrate how envelope mechanical, and electrical decisions interact to achieve performance targets.
- Apply the Integrated Design Process (IDP) to sequence design decisions across envelope, mechanical, and electrical systems to anticipate downstream implications.
- Select envelope assemblies, mechanical systems, and electrification strategies that align with Alberta’s climate and regulatory context.
- Navigate Alberta energy code compliance pathways and use energy modelling to validate and refine design decisions.
- Develop high-performance design recommendations that prioritize performance investments within budget constraints and position the home for future net-zero upgrades.