Part 3 of 3: Mechanical System Solutions

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Part 3 of 3: Mechanical System Solutions

June 3, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

Free

This session will take an in-depth look at the design strategies, energy modelling results, assemblies, window and door selection and mechanical systems of a Step 5 Net-Zero Ready home in climate zone 6 of British Columbia.

Part 3 of a 3 part series, this session will examine a Step 5, Net-Zero Ready Home in depth. An in-session exercise  will explore:

  • “Could this house meet Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code in any climate zone of BC?”
  • Various energy models in various climate zones, with lessons learned.

Sneak-peak of the case-study that will be reviewed in-depth found here:

Part 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f_aLwT7cg4&list=PLlbW7jHE7jWlFDmoxJrWaybY5UqpYM68z&index=8
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN8Wb8FoLl8

To view the recording from the first parts in the series, see Webinars on in the Quicklink section of https://www.communityenergy.ca/bal/

Pending: BC Housing for 2 CPD. Pre-registration and attendance on the live Zoom session required.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcuCvrTIrE9TtDczCn6_I8Tc9VS64IbFi

Intended audience:  Builders, designers, HVAC professionals, building officials, municipal staff, and others in the BC construction community, province-wide.

BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. This free-of-charge webinar is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, presented by the BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC), funded by BC Hydro.

Instructors:

  • Alex Hebert, ZEBLC Manager, P Eng, MBA, Energy Step Code Trainer
  • Rob Pope, BCIT Instructor, Senior Consultant – Enlighten Energy Services Consulting and Home Performance Design
  • Sanford Brown, owner/builder of the case-studied Step 5 home

Agenda:

9:00-9:20     CEA Introduction to the BC Energy Step Code
9:20-10:55  BCIT & Sanford Brown (owner/builder): examine a Step 5 net-zero ready home in climate zone 6. Review various energy models.
The audience is encouraged to direct their learning with Q&A with the experts.

10:55 – 11:00 CEA feedback poll & closing remarks

Details

Date:
June 3, 2021
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcuCvrTIrE9TtDczCn6_I8Tc9VS64IbFi

Venue

Zoom