Join us at the Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller, TX for a two-day training event led by EEBA Certified Trainers Gord Cooke and Aaron Smith. Day One features a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to construct high-performance Zero Energy Ready Homes. Day Two dives deeper into critical building systems, with a focused exploration of HVAC, ventilation, hot water, indoor air quality, and electronic home controls within high-performance housing.
This training is focused on the DOE Efficient New Homes (formerly Zero Energy Ready Home Version 2) program, covering advanced wall systems, high-performance mechanical systems, and renewable energy integration. Learn to select the most cost-effective materials and technologies to design, model, and construct homes that only use as much energy as they are able to produce over the course of each year. The emphasis will be on finding practical solutions for each specific climate zone.
Gain practical expertise through group exercises and case studies.
By the end of the course, you'll be empowered to build zero energy ready homes, and gain the knowledge necessary to meet the program requirements. Join us and be at the forefront of sustainable construction, creating homes that prioritize energy efficiency, cost savings, durability, comfort, resiliency and a reduced carbon footprint.
Day 1, April 28th: Efficient New Homes (ZERH) Builder Training: How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home
This course provides participants with a comprehensive discovery of all elements of the Department of Energy Efficient New Homes Program (formerly Zero Energy Ready Home program) requirements and cost-effective pathways of how to meet those requirements. The course will cover the compelling trends towards high performance homes and the building science principles that support the move towards homes that will use, on average over the course of a year, only as much energy that could be produced by on-site renewable energy sources. Participants in this class will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Case studies will be used throughout to demonstrate builders’ successes with ZER homes. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. To this end, a wide range of alternatives that can be applied to specific climate zones and housing types will be demonstrated so that builders and designers can choose solutions that meet their market needs.
By the end of this first day, you will possess the necessary expertise to confidently build zero energy ready homes. You will gain a decision matrix on how and when to integrate new high-performance solutions into your build. Join us and be at the forefront of sustainable construction, creating homes that prioritize energy efficiency, long-term cost savings, durability, comfort and resiliency.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the trends and building science principles that are driving the U.S. housing market toward zero energy homes.
- Be able to identify and understand the specific requirements to qualify an Efficient New Home (formerly Zero Energy Ready Home) under the DOE program.
- Identify buildings materials, systems and processes that can be used to meet the ZER requirements in a cost-effective way.
- Learn about incentives, marketing and sales messages that can help promote ZER homes for builders.
CEUs:
- RESNET: 8 PD Credits
- NARI: 6 CEUs
Schedule:
- 8am - Registration and Check-In
- 8:30am - 12pm : Class: How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home
- 12pm - 1pm : Lunch Provided
- 1pm - 4:30pm : Class continues
Day 2, April 29th: High Performance Mechanicals
High Performance Mechanical Systems for Houses That Work is a mid-level, full day seminar geared towards Builders, Designers, Code Officials, and Trade Allies that focuses on HVAC, Ventilation, Hot Water, Indoor Air Quality and Electronic Home Controls in high performance housing. In the past several years, residential mechanical systems have grown in complexity and scope as energy codes have mandated higher insulation levels, better windows and tighter construction. There is now a great opportunity to rethink and redesign HVAC, hot water heating and electronic home control systems as they are major contributors to energy efficiency goals. This course will first review the key building science concepts that have changed the way houses are built and identify the relevant changes to mechanical systems. The remainder of the course will focus on the proper sizing and selection of appropriate mechanical equipment for high performance ever lower load homes. Compelling opportunities to simultaneously optimize comfort, durability, safety and health, efficiency and cost will be identified. Instructor will use lectures, case studies and group exercises to convey the information to attendees.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the basic building science concepts relevant to mechanical systems in high performance housing;
- Knowledge of the sizing adjustments, calculations and commissioning process for low load residential HVAC systems and how to choose the proper system for a specific climate zone;
- Understand the main causes of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns and their mitigation, including the effect of the building envelope on the need for ventilation and strategies and types of ventilation systems, including new technologies;
- Recognize opportunities for a wide range of equipment for at least space heating, space cooling, water heating, indoor air quality and occupant control;
- Comprehend the role of electronic controls systems with relation to mechanical equipment and achievable energy savings; learn how to choose the right system and maximize integration with other equipment in the home.
CEUs:
- PHIUS: 6.5 credits
- RESNET: 5 PD credits
Schedule:
- 8am - Registration and Check-In
- 8:30am - 12pm : Class: High Performance Mechanicals
- 12pm - 1pm : Lunch Provided
- 1pm - 3:30pm : Class continues
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellation/refund requests must be received in writing to the EEBA office at least 5 business days prior to the event date and will incur a $15 processing fee for each cancelled registration. No refunds will be issued after this date, but someone may attend in your place.