Learn to design and optimize energy-efficient buildings with PHPP and designPH!

Join us for 4 days of workshops on PHPP_Basics, designPH and PHPP_Advanced. Each workshop is individually bookable. This course is aimed at all building professionals. All you need is a good level of English (B2 or equivalent), basic knowledge of energy efficiency in buildings or the Passive House concept, as well as the ability to use Microsoft® Excel. You can also learn more about the Passive House concept by taking our e-learning course.

PHPP_Basics | 12-13 November 2018

This 2-day workshop provides basic knowledge of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), the energy balancing and planning tool for efficient buildings and refurbishments.

* Energy balancing with PHPP
* Input of areas and windows
* Input of shading factors
* Input of the ventilation strategy
* Input of summer ventilation or cooling strategies
* Inputs concerning domestic hot water supply, electricity consumption and heating

designPH | 14 November 2018

Are you already familiar with PHPP? Then come and explore the advantages of designPH, the new SketchUp based plugin for the 3D modelling of Passive House buildings.

* How does designPH work?
* SketchUp basics
* Working with SketchUp: Input of a building model
* Analysis of the building model
* Optimization and adaption of relevant features
* Special building types: different approaches

PHPP_Advanced | 15 November 2018

Gain knowledge of PHPP 9's additional features! Learn how to take advantage of advanced functions and discover how to use PHPP for retrofits as well as the pre-certification scheme for step-by-step retrofits.

* Overview: What’s new in PHPP 9?
* Input of design variants
* Economic feasibility comparisons
* Energy efficient retrofits principles
* PHPP for retrofits
* EnerPHit classes: Energy efficiency and renewables for retrofits
* The EnerPHit pre-certification scheme for step-by-step retrofits
* The EnerPHit Retrofit Plan (ESP)

For regular work with PHPP and designPH, a PHPP license must be purchased separately. Participants of this workshop, that do not have a license yet, can purchase this for a reduced workshop price here (Please enter your attendance in the workshop under "remarks").

iPHA members will receive a 30€ discount per workshop. Students receive a discount of 50%.

All prices are indicated without VAT (19%). The highest discount will be granted upon proof of your iPHA-membership or student status. Prices include printed copies of training slides and catering.