{"product_id":"high-performance-envelope","title":"High Performance Building Envelope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe focus of this course is on the high performance envelope(specifically above grade walls) and building science as it relates to building codes in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe building code and performance-based requirements revolve around the building envelope - making sure the fabric of the building is sufficient to reduce heating and cooling loads while maintaining a healthy indoor environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Building Code (NBC) 2020 ushered in a new era for Canadian builders, bringing Tiered Energy Performance Targets to most regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NBC is a \u003cem\u003emodel \u003c\/em\u003ebuilding code, which means it is not a legal instrument. It is up to each of the provinces and territories to adopt the NBC and regulate new construction. That means there are different levels of energy targets across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and methods are key to success when it comes to high performance construction. This course gives you the background you need to understand what your builder clients are aiming for and how to help them get there. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis course requires 12 to 16 hours of effort to complete with review of content, completion of downloadable material, and final test.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0227\/3381\/files\/High_Performance_Envelope_Course_Description_Outline_Xpify.pdf?v=1777925389\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"High Performance Building Envelope Course Description and Outline\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Course Outline.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue House Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46616755962107,"sku":"XP: HPBE","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0227\/3381\/files\/High_Performance_Building_Envelope_square_icon_d8c05d2d-7197-43c0-8c70-2675598e3048.png?v=1777923126","url":"https:\/\/bluehouseenergy.com\/products\/high-performance-envelope","provider":"Blue House Energy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}