NSBRC, Swindon Walk-In CPD - Passive EcoWall
In this CPD, you will learn about the Passive EcoWall system and be given a detailed description of all of the components along with the importance of airtightness, avoiding thermal bridges and ventilation. The presentation will also briefly cover a case study where the Passive EcoWall system was adopted.
Ideal for
- Home-owners
- Architects
- Architectural Technologists
- Specifiers
- Building Surveyors
- Contractors
- Consultants (Energy, Passivhaus)
- Historic/Listed Building Consultants
- Damp Specialists
- Students
- Anyone interested in sustainable, energy efficient buildings
Key learning
- Features of the Passivhaus EcoWall System
- Passivhaus Airtightness
- Passivhaus Thermal Bridge Insulation
- Use of natural moisture vapour open insulation
- The importance of ventilation
- Case Study examples
Description
This training is aimed at professionals and home-owners a like, who are wanting to know more about achieving Passivhaus standards using natural insulation materials and airtightness products and who are interested in taking an ecological and sustainable fabric first approach to creating better buildings. You will learn about the Passive EcoWall system and be given a detailed description of all of the components. The presentation will also briefly cover a case study where the Passive EcoWall system was adopted. The importance of airtightness, avoiding thermal bridges and ventilation will also be discussed.
You will receive industry leading training from a highly experienced technical professional with the opportunity to ask questions.
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the NSBRC, make your way to The Sustainability Theatre.
There will be a brief introduction, followed by the presentation, with the opportunity to ask questions during and following the presentation.
As this is an open CPD with participants joining from different organisations, we are offering virtual design reviews with individuals, to enable you to discuss specific projects in more detail with our technical team. This can be requested by sending an email to us at info@ecologicalbuildingsystems.com
Agenda
- Key features of the Passive EcoWall System
- Passive EcoWall Details to include:
- Natural Insulation Products
- Airtightness Components
- Thermal Bridge Insultation
- Importance of ventilation when building to a high level of airtightness
- Description of a case study
- Summary