EDUCATION: Certified Designer & Consultant

Event Details

The Designer course involves theory and calculations and applying all things architecture. It is for those wishing to model, design, and dive into the calculation of Passivhaus projects, such as:

Architects
Developers
Owner-builders
Building design enthusiasts
Other built environment professionals

In this course, you will learn to design energy-efficient and cost-optimal buildings by implementing the Passivhaus principles in your projects and writing the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam.

You'll also gain access to the Online PHPP Software course where you'll learn how to use the PHPP for residential building design and certification. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the relevant worksheets while learning the correct conventions for measurements and calculations, preparing them for real-world applications.

Register below for the Certified Passivhaus Designer and Consultant course. Exam preparation and exam will need to be registered and paid for separately as follows.

EDUCATION: Certified Designer & Consultant Exam Prep | Australian Passivhaus Association on Glue Up

EDUCATION: Certified Designer & Consultant Exam | Australian Passivhaus Association on Glue Up

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Presenter: Marcus Strang (HIP V. HYPE) & Walter van der Linde (Aurecongroup)

Cost: $3,500 Non-Members | $3325 Members

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays | September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 | 11am - 3pm

Registration Cutoff: August 20, 2024

Late registration fee: $430

Speakers

Marcus Strang
Better Buildings Senior Consultant at HIP V. HYPE at HIP V. HYPE
Marcus Strang is a specialist sustainability engineer and experienced Certified Passivhaus Designer, having had the opportunity to work on many Certified Passivhaus buildings in Australia. His expertise is in refining building energy performance, analysing thermal envelope junctions and fenestration details, as well as identifying interstitial and surface moisture risks using hygrothermal modelling tools. Marcus’s interests encompass holistic systems design, building physics, passive design optimisation and natural building materials. Currently, also a PhD Candidate specialising in the Passivhaus Standard and mass timber design, which he sees as a fundamental step for striving towards net-zero carbon emission buildings and a thriving, vibrant society.
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Walter Van Der Linde
Aurecon
Walter is a Chartered Professional Mechanical Engineer, Registered Building Practitioner, and a Certified Passivhaus Consultant. He has experience in the design of high-performing HVAC systems and understands the important role they play in providing high indoor air quality and operating at energy-efficient levels to reduce energy consumption. Walter has designed all-electric net zero carbon buildings and is familiar with the key design requirements to successfully achieve energy targets and switch to all-electric buildings.
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