Virtual + In-Class format makes it more convenient and affordable to become a CPHC!

Launched in 2008, PHIUS CPHC training was the first--and still the only--passive house training training program tailored to North

America’s unique climate variations, market conditions and building components. PHIUS, the leading North American passive house training provider, has certified 450 CPHCs nationwide since 2008.

The growth has been phenomenal, and to keep the momentum going, PHIUS has reconfigured its CPHC program to make it more convenient--and affordable--to become a CPHC:

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2. •Phase I is now offered as eight three-hour virtual sessions presented in collaboration with GreenExpo365, a national leader in virtual sustainable building training.
   

1. •Virtual sessions are live, led by seasoned PHIUS-trained expert instructors with the latest continually updated curriculum, and with opportunity for live virtual expert interaction and support. See a recorded example of a GreenExpo365 virtual program--Katrin Klingenberg’s online introduction to WUFI Passive Software.
   

1. •Students travel only once for a five-day Phase II in-person instruction at their choice of locations around the United States. Phase II focuses specifically on the various modeling software and exercises that require personal interaction. The optional CPHC exam is offered on site on day six for those who elect to take it.  
   

The new configuration reduces travel and lodging costs—and reduces fees! The new, lower full costs for the CPHC program:

1. •$1,800 for general public (previously $2100)
   

2. •$1,650 for PHAUS Pro members (previously $1,950)
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These prices include both the virtual and in-class sessions.

The new format is as thorough, intensive and chock-full of information as before—including full treatment of energy and hygrothermal modeling. In fact, the curriculum is better than ever!

1. •Learn WUFI Passive, the next-generation passive and hygrothermal modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. It’s a remarkable all-in–one performance and risk management tool for building professionals. Students receive a free 8-week license to use WUFI Passive!
   

2. •Learn to implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential, commercial, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate scenarios.
   

3. •Learn from North America’s most experienced and accomplished passive house practitioners. PHIUS instructors have experience designing, completing and certifying projects across the United States and Canada.
   

4. •Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone.
   

5. •Learn about suitable materials and components available on the local U.S. and Canadian markets and details for Passive House applications according to climate.
   

6. •Learn the best air tightness strategies as well as thermal bridge free detailing and how to evaluate your design in THERM.
   

7. •Gain proficiency in energy modeling skills by completing an entire project from beginning to end in class (including energy balancing, static and dynamic, hygrothermal assessments of all building components and comfort assessments according to ASHRAE 55.)
   

8. •Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client beginning with the design process continuing on through construction.
   

The program’s main components:

1. •Principles of Passive Building design: heat transfer, air-tightness, thermal bridge free detailing, super-insulation, highly efficient ventilation, moisture control
   

2. •Instruction in the most advanced passive energy and hygrothermal modeling tools
   

3. •Minimized mechanical systems design
   

4. •Passive Building construction examples
   

5. •Passive Building materials selection
   

6. •Introduction to PHIUS+ Certification and Quality Assurance
   

CPHC Certification

PHIUS established the Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) credential to distinguish accomplished passive house professionals in the marketplace. CPHCs are listed on the PHIUS and PHAUS online database of CPHCs, and get access via PHIUS to the latest technical developments.

To become certified, students must:

1. •Take and pass (70 percent or better) a computer-based exam.
   

2. •Complete and pass a take-home design exercise within three weeks of taking the computer-based exam.
   

3. •Students can opt to take the exam on the afternoon of the last day of training. (You must register separately for the exam.) The exam will also offered independently of training sessions (2012 dates TBD).
   

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Questions? email: training@passivehouse.us