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Passive House Excellence
AIA continuing education

This course is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education.

Credits:

1 LU
To earn AIA/CES credit, please watch the presentation and take the quiz. You should score 70% or better to earn credit.

ASPE

This course is registered with the ASPE for continuing professional education.

Credits:
0.1 CEU/PHD (one educational hour)
Provider:
ICE9062

Passive House Excellence
Advanced Airtightness, Thermal Bridging, and All Climate Comfort Heat Pump Technology

Course Description

This one-hour PowerPoint presentation is designed for contractors, architects, and engineering firms involved in commercial and residential building, focusing on the critical role of Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) with air leakage prevention packages in achieving the stringent air tightness requirements of Passive House standards. Passive House, an internationally recognized building standard, emphasizes energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability, with New York Passive House leading the way in the United States by promoting these principles through innovative design and construction techniques.

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn how PTHPs with an air leakage prevention package contribute to maintaining the strict air tightness requirements of Passive House standards.
  2. Investigate the impact of thermally broken wall sleeves and chassis on reducing thermal bridging in Passive House buildings.
  3. Assess the operational efficiency of cold climate air-source heat pumps in Passive House applications, focusing on their ability to deliver precise heating and cooling while consuming minimal energy.
  4. Explore strategies for integrating decentralized products into the holistic design approach of Passive House buildings.

Presenters

Tamer Bou Matar

Tamer Bou Matar
Sr. Sales Engineer, Ice Air

Tamer is responsible for supporting the design and specification process with engineers, architects and energy consultants.
• Design and specification support
• Rebate and energy code compliance
• Coordinating equipment operation and performance details