Building Better in Alberta Webinar Series: Higher Energy Performance Tiers - A Residential Archetype Cost Study for the Bow Valley Through support of the Code Acceleration Fund, the Town of Banff commissioned a study to evaluate possible cost-effective pathways to achieve different tiers of energy performance for four residential archetypes expected to be a majority […]

Using Alberta-based Part 9 residential case studies, this session explores low embodied carbon building assemblies that remain cost-effective compared to industry standards. Attendees will learn how to balance building science and resiliency with decarbonization goals. Using the MCE2 software extension for Hot2000, we quantify the "cradle-to-gate" emissions of specific assemblies and full-scale projects. We will […]

Join us for an informative look at the evolution of fabric care—from traditional routines to the latest all-in-one technology. We’ll break down the innovations and help you decide: which concept is ideal for you?

Join us to explore why mid-construction blower door testing is becoming essential for high-performance builds. We will share builder insights and show how testing early leads to better outcomes.

This presentation will be similar to the Passive House Canada (PHC) Pulse talk, with the addition of cost analysis for the electric preheat option. It will include on-site monitoring results and evaluate earth tubes against electric resistance heat.  Using measured energy use and typical electricity rates, the presentation will look at annual operating costs and […]

Passive House Alberta is excited to host an upcoming Building Better in Alberta webinar, "It's Getting Hot in Here: Opposing Views on Wood Burning Appliances." This session will feature Lorrie Rand of Habit Studio and Greg Labbe of Toronto Metropolitan University, who will share differing perspectives on the use of wood burning appliances in airtight, high-performance buildings. The discussion will explore […]