PH1 Building Envelope: Feb 2027

What’s included:

• PH1 Building Envelope
• Access to online community
• Access to the course recordings
• Workbooks and handouts
• Live Q&A sessions

Dates (Saturdays and Sundays 0700-11:30 Manila time):

• 2027 Feb 6, 7, 13, 14

You will gain indispensable knowledge about the opaque and transparent areas of an energy-efficient building envelope for residential and non-residential buildings. Physical basics such as thermal conduction, moisture protection and thermal comfort in different climate zones will be addressed, as well as calculations of U-values, psi-values or fRsi-values and the topic of thermal bridges and their effects. Products, materials, constructions and connection details suitable for Passive Houses are explained using numerous examples. Another important topic is the airtightness of a building. This module deals with the effects of a lack of airtightness and planning principles and example details for airtight constructions in solid and lightweight construction. A practical exercise on airtightness measurement and the area of thermography completes this topic. Furthermore, construction principles, physical requirements in different climates and installation situations of windows suitable for Passive Houses are dealt with in detail. A wide range of highly energy-efficient glazing, windows and glass facades is shown in many examples. Another focus of this module is on the topic of ventilation. Knowledge of physical principles, system concepts and components of a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, preventive fire protection and economic efficiency are taught as well as the installation and adjustment, as well as the dimensioning of system components and the design of volume flows and air exchange rates. Skills relating to the planning of ventilation systems and duct networks are taught in lectures and exercises supported by practical working aids.