GHI Technical Course Suite

Basic Level	Suite of 5 Courses	10-14 Hours

This suite of five courses covers a range of technologies and challenges for builders and renovators who are moving towards high performance housing
 

Course Overview

This suite of five courses, each taught by an expert in the field, covers a range of technologies and challenges for builders and renovators who are moving their offerings towards high performance housing. Course titles in this suite: 

• Supplemental Heat and Dual Fuel Options in Heat Pumps
  
  
• Comparison of HRV, ERV, and Smart Ventilation Systems
  
  
• High Performance VRF Ducted Heat Pump Systems
  
  
• 10 Pro Types for Low Carbon
  
  
• Low Carbon Design with Budget in Mind

 
If you are registering a group of two or more receive 20% off by using the discount code GTGROUP20 at checkout. 

Instructors

Learning Objectives

Supplemental Heat and Dual Fuel Options in Heat Pumps

• Describe Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump technology advantages
• List Indoor Unit options & applications
• Describe Types of backup & supplemental heat (electric vs gas/propane)
• Determine Controls strategies for third party supplemental heat

Comparison of HRV, ERV, and Smart Ventilation Systems

• Differentiate the characteristics of HRVs, ERV, and Smart Ventilation systems and how they help with LEED BD + C Homes V4 Smart Local Exhaust
• Understand the difference between "ventilation standards" (ASHRAE 62.2), Passive House requirements, LEED BD + C Homes V4 enhanced whole house ventilation credits and indoor air quality
• Articulate the systems that maintain healthy indoor air conditions in different climatic regions with variations in occupancy and how to ensure LEED BD + C Homes V4 pre-occupancy flush is completed.
• Gain an understanding of the value of human productivity relative to the energy cost of ventilation system operation

High Performance VRF Ducted Heat Pump Systems

• Define and describe what is meant by the term VRF high-performance ducted heat pump
• Explain the different types of ducted indoor units and associated special design considerations
• Identify the heating needs for cold climates and how ducted indoor units can meet these requirements
• List the benefits ducted VRF systems provide for the design of high-performance homes and buildings

10 Pro Tips for Low Carbon

• List the 10 basic tips and how to use them now
• Describe where you can find more information to achieve low carbon results
• Articulate how health and occupant welfare is usually also improved in low carbon homes
• Review strategies that can be used and different ways to utilize them

Low Carbon Design with Budget in Mind

• Describe healthier home design and construction using the Indoor Air Plus program
• Articulate the financial challenges to all-electric home design
• Understand the basics of new ideas to stop thermal bridging and energy waste the walls
• Review the benefits of DOE Zero Energy Ready program which benefits the welfare of the nation

Credit Values

GHI Courses qualify for CEUs and PDCs from these organizations through GHI:

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) Non Whole House
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
• American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable

These courses also qualify for CEUs from BC Housing through Blue House Energy.