A game-changing initiative, funded by Erasmus+ programme, in construction training! Is all about transforming construction training by integrating the Passivhaus standard and cutting-edge digital technologies – think 3D printing and smart design—to create more sustainable, energy-efficient buildings.
What do we really do? Equips vocational training students with the necessary skills to implement the Passivhaus standard, focusing on Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB). This project plays a key role in supporting the creation of a European-level curriculum for Passivhaus Building Technicians and Europe’s decarbonization goals by making the construction sector greener and smarter. Through hands-on learning and digital tools, we’re shaping the next generation of eco-friendly builders!
PASSIVHAUS STANDARD and DIGITALISATION
Overview of the Passivhaus standard
- Brief history;
- Benefits of the standard;
- Focus on Comfort and Building performance;
- Quality assurance of the building and the stakeholders;
- Skills improvement and job opportunities with Passivhaus.
5 Principles
- Insulation;
- Highly efficient windows;
- Thermal bridges;
- Mechanical ventilation;
- Airtightness.
Certification | Typologies and criteria (according to the climate zones)
Passivhaus (new buildings);
EnerPHit (retrofits):
EnerPHit standard;
EnerPHit per component;
EnerPHit step by step;
EnerPHit Unit;
PHI Low Energy Building;
Components/materials certification.
Design digital tools (intermediate level)
- BIM/BEM modelling and digitalisation (digital twins);
- Passivhaus software (PHPP, designPH, districtToPH, BIMtoPH);
- Finite element modelling (e.g., 2D/3D thermal bridges calculation);
- 3D printing technology
Case studies (completed projects of different construction systems, climate, typology…)
- Kindergarten;
- Single unit/apartment (renovations);
- Single family home (new and retrofit);
- Office;
- Hotel;
- Commercial buildings.
Project Number: 2023-1-ES01-KA210-VET-000153701
Project Partners:
ITECAM – Centro Tecnológico Industrial de Castilla-La Mancha
Zephir – Passivhaus Italia
SCP Academy, Cyprus
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Course Features
- Lectures 6
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
