AIARE COTE presents: Passivhaus Napa Tour

When

11/17/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed

Event Type

AIA Redwood Empire COTE (Committee on The Environment) presents a tour at Passivhaus in Napa with Jarrod Denton, AIA of Signum Architecture.

We will explore site specific design using weather data, solar shading and PHPP & WUFI modeling; look at heating and cooling energy efficiency using annual and peak demand; airtightness requirements (sealing, insulation quality, fenestration); Thermo Bridge Free Design and air barriers; balanced ventilation using the principles of whole house ERV/HRV and closed loop systems; physical testing (blower door testing, CHP Rater roll/milestones), as well as energy reducing renewables.

The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute that has played an especially crucial role in the development of the Passive House concept – the only internationally recognised, performance-based energy standard in construction.

Where: Passivhaus Napa 2111 Monticello Rd. Napa, CA

When: Wednesday, November 17th

Time: 4:00pm

Members: AIA | Assoc. AIA | Allied | Student – Free

Non-Members: $10

AIA CES Approved Course | 1 LU/HSW

Learning Objectives:

  1. Attendees will learn about design and implementation of the principles of the Passivhaus concept, one that uses performance-based energy standards in construction and directly benefits the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the dwelling.
  2. Attendees will discover the lessons learned and what to consider when designing for Bay Area climates; ultimately, designing for the health, safety and welfare of building occupants utilizing the Passivhaus design concept.
  3. Attendees will learn how to combine aesthetics and high performance into a successful project.
  4. Attendees will learn about the systems and processes utilized with each of the design elements to create a successful, truly Passivhaus project, which by its tenets, benefits the health, safety and welfare of occupants.

 

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.