PHIUS+ Rater Training for Passive House Quality Assurance

February 28-29

2012 RESNET Conference

Presenters: John Semmelhack + Ryan Abendroth

REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE NOT REQUIRED

Course Highlights

Open to current RESNET raters

1. •Learn General Passive House Principles
   

2. •Learn Strategies for using Rem/Rate for Passive House Projects
   

3. •Introduction to PHIUS+ Certification and Database
   

4. •On-site instruction at built Passive House structures in Urbana, Ill., home of PHIUS, e-co lab, the first Passive House in North America and seven other residential PH projects. Review testing procedures, including:
   
   

                    -- Building Envelope

                    -- Shading

                    -- Heating and Cooling

                    -- Ventilation

                    -- Lighting and Appliances

                    -- Hot Water

                    -- Renewable Systems

RESNET Conference Class

Tuesday, February 28: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (classroom)

Wednesday, February 29, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (field)

Colorado Room

Renaissance Austin Hotel

9721 Arboretum Boulevard

Austin, TX 78759

You need not register for the conference to attend the training session.

The PHIUS+ certification program adds a RESNET-approved Quality Assurance/Quality Control component to the standing PHIUS Passive House certification program. The QA/QC program can help qualified projects earn financial incentives, and provides an added level of quality assurance.

PHIUS is seeking qualified RESNET raters who want to learn how to give accurate and meaningful ratings of buildings designed and constructed to the Passive House standard. Working with experienced RESNET raters, PHIUS has developed a curriculum leading to qualification to rate projects seeking PHIUS+ Certification.

Fees:

1. •$300 for two-day course
   

Admission Requirements:

Admission is open to RESNET professionals in good standing. Certified Passive House Consultants are eligible to become PHIUS+ raters, but once qualified, cannot rate their own projects. 

Please send an e-mail to training@passivehouse.us and include the following:

1. •CV on you and your company
   

2. •Current RESNET status and standing 
   

3. •Current/past providers’ contact information with dates of when they were your provider 
   

4. •Proof of general liability Insurance
   

5. •Example report from a rating that you presented to a client
   

If you have questions after reviewing these materials, email us at: training@passivehouse.us