With the Construction for Energy-Efficient Buildings Micro-credential, your first module will cover the technical, economic, and policy elements of Passive House, and teach you how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Principles will reinforced through the use of domestic and international case studies. Next, you will learn how to use the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) energy modeling software and will model a sample Canadian project. You will be able to assess energy demand throughout the year and how to optimize the design for energy efficiency. Lastly, you will prepare to take the internationally recognized Passive House Designer/Consultant examination, by reviewing the previous course topics and completing design exercises and sample test questions.