Nov. 1-2 Workshop: Practical Solutions for Building Net Zero Energy in Alaska

Net Zero Energy homes produce as much energy as they use. Join Fairbanks builder Thorsten Chlupp for this workshop looking at Net Zero Energy building in Alaska. Thorsten will discuss his experiences building and living in NZE homes in Alaska. This workshop will cover practical lessons that explore limitations and solutions for Passive House and Zero Energy buildings in the heating-dominated climate of Alaska. We will investigate how to overcome the hurdles of building high-efficiency structures in a cold climate, including lessons learned from building solar heated homes at Latitude 64. Webinar Available Saturday.

More info: sjnowers@mtaonline.net or 229.1982

COST: $40 for ACAT members |$80 for non-ACAT members | $15 for Webinar Saturday | Additional fee for CEU credits of $20/credit

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PRESENTERS:

Thorsten Chlupp is the founder and owner of Arctic Sun and REINA, LLC, and works closely with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. He has given many presentations, talks and seminars about Green Building, Passive House, Zero Energy Design and Sustainable Building approaches throughout the states and overseas. With a great passion for building science, his focus has been to develop and build high performing buildings with integrated renewable energy systems with a strong focus on solar and annual heat storage. He is absolutely convinced we need to develop truly sustainable buildings and communities now, while we have the time and resources to do so.

Prudence Ferreira is an energy and building science consultant with a focus on the Passive House energy standard. She consults with architects, builders, developers, non-profits and government agencies on using the Passive House concept to achieve low, zero and positive-energy buildings. As a licensed trainer for the Passive House Institute US, Ms Ferreira teaches the Certified Passive House Consultant training and advanced Passive House technical workshops around the United States. She helped author the North American Certified Passive House Consultant Exam. In addition she interfaces with USGBC national technical staff on the LEED for Homes and Passive House standard integration effort. In addition to leading her consulting firm, [i3] Integral Impact Inc., Ms. Ferreira serves on the PHIUS Board, the Technical Committee and inputs significantly on exam, curriculum, and continuing education program development. Prudence has served as President of the Passive House Institute US Board of Directors and currently works as Director of Operations for the Passive House Alliance San Francisco Chapter. Ms. Ferreira’s credentials include Certified Passive House Consultant, Certified Energy Analyst, Hygrothermic Analyst, LEED AP+ (BD+C), and LEED for Homes Rater.

WORKSHOP AGENDA:

• Cold Climate 101: Climate and location matters, building site and orientation, building size and shape, understanding basic building science
• Design principles and modern tools of the trade
• Energy modeling 101: using PHPP and WUFI Passive to design high performing buildings
• Thermal bridge-free construction and foundation details including thermal breaks on door openings, wall details, and best roofing strategies
• Appropriate building systems and insulation values
• Window glazing, orientation, and installation
• Integrating thermal shutters
• Ventilation preheating with a closed-loop, glycol, ground heat exchanger combined with a heat recovery ventilator
• Mechanical systems and integrating renewable energies