Event Description
This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of a range of system types, the course will examine ventilation, heating, cooling, and hot water topics of performance specifications, coordination, sequencing, inspection, testing, and reporting.
Learning Objectives
- Describe Passive House goals and methodology as they translate to mechanical systems.
- Outline typical Passive House heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water systems, focusing on the pros and cons of choices.
- Describe Passive House ventilation and hot water installation considerations and the process to hit Passive House goals.
- Outline quality assurance and quality control measures used to verify mechanical systems’ performance and reach certification.
