A Survival Guide to Building Beyond Step Code 3

Description

20 CPD Credits

Demystifying the Future of Canadian Home Construction:

A Survival Guide to Building Affordable Homes for Energy Step/Tier Code 3, 4 and 5

This series takes the learner through the design process of a market, single-family home and examines options that work with the evolving Code expectations for Energy Efficiency, Seismic & Wind Resiliency, Heat Dome Cooling Requirements, Carbon Accountability, Radon Gas Provisions, and the Electrification of Homes. The format is based on a deep dive into a traditional Part 9 home, as well as an example of a “missing middle” Cottage Courtyard style residential design, and exploring efficient options for achieving Energy Step/Tier Code 4 and 5 (including verified Net Zero) performance while including all other evolving Code expectations.

Module 1 – Demystifying the Future of Canadian Home Construction

Module 2 – From the Ground Up: Opportunities and challenges of high-performance foundations

Module 3 – Framing the Home: Exploring options beyond stick frame.

Module 4 – Putting a Lid On It: There is more to a roof than shingles.

Module 5 – Comfort: The Building Code requires it.

Module 6 – Earthquakes, Wind, and Engineering: How to build a safe home with and without professionals.

Module 7 – Puritanical Mechanical: Do the math or face the wrath.

Module 8 – Unintentional Greatness: Under the roar of change emerges quiet excellence.

Each Module is 2.5 CPD for a total of 20 CPD