Additional registration is required. These workshops are in-person only, and not included in the cost of a conference ticket. The discount will be applied at checkout for anyone who’s already purchased a ticket or adds one to their cart.
In this half-day workshop participants will gain an understanding of how the Passive House concept can be applied to more complex typologies and learn what are the key factors to consider for specific uses, for example hotels, educational buildings, hospitals, swimming pools.
Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre
(Conference venue)
– Vanya Chan, Passive House Institute
– Elena Reyes Bernal, Passive House Institute
$180 – Conference attendee
$360 – Non-conference attendee
(Full description and details below)
In this half-day workshop participants will gain a solid understanding of how Passive House approaches ventilation in large buildings and learn best practices in ventilation system design while working within the confines of building codes.
Perkins&Will – 275 Slater St., #1810
(4 minute walk from Conference venue)
– Andrew Peel, Peel Passive House Consulting
– Dave Fraser, Peel Passive House Consulting
$150 – Conference attendee
$300 – Non-conference attendee
(Full description and details below)
In this full-day workshop, effective resources and strategies will be explored to help practitioners navigate the building certification process to ensure a successful outcome.
CSV Architects – 190 O’Connor St., #100
(13 minute walk from Conference venue)
– Kelly Fisher, Peel Passive House Consulting
– Andrew Peel, Peel Passive House Consulting
– Dave Fraser, Peel Passive House Consulting
$300 – Conference attendee
$600 – Non-conference attendee
(Full description and details below)
More and more typologies are being built to the Passive House standard. We can find hotels, pools, hospitals, schools, supermarkets, and fire halls worldwide. This workshop dives into the key factors to be considered when planning these typologies, and showcase some specific examples such as hotels, educational buildings, hospitals, swimming pools and supermarkets.
1. An understanding of how the Passive House concept can be applied to complex building typologies
2. Knowledge of key factors that influence the performance of specific typologies
3. Overview of some of the best practices in these typologies
4. Learn about readily available resources to get started with these projects
– Vanya Chan, Passive House Institute
– Elena Reyes Bernal, Passive House Institute
Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre
(Conference venue)
Conference Room C
1:30pm – 5:30pm – workshop
Passive House design of large building ventilation systems differs from conventional practice and may involve more complex systems and design considerations. In this instructional workshop participants will gain a solid understanding of how Passive House approaches ventilation in large buildings and learn best practices in ventilation system design and implementation while working within the confines of building codes. Through case study examples of both effective and ineffective design and installation, participants will develop the ability to identify common practices that cause issues and setbacks. The knowledge gained in this workshop will help participants save time, money, and headache on Passive House projects.
1. Understand the ventilation requirements in large Passive House projects
2. Learn the do’s and don’ts of ventilation system design and installation
3. Identify ventilation commissioning and operating best practices
Participants will gain a solid understanding of how Passive House approaches ventilation in large buildings and learn best practices in ventilation system design and implementation. Topics addressed include Ventilation Requirements, System Design Considerations, Occupancy and Usage, Controls, Acoustics, HRV Performance, Commissioning, and Operation and Maintenance.
– Andrew Peel, Peel Passive House Consulting
– Dave Fraser, Peel Passive House Consulting
Perkins&Will
275 Slater St. #1810,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9
(4 minute walk from Conference venue)
8:15am – arrive and sign-in
8:30am – 12:00pm – workshop
Passive House building certification is a rigorous and demanding process. But with the right approach, the process can be made much easier. In this one-day workshop, effective resources and strategies will be explored to help practitioners navigate the certification process and ensure a successful outcome. Examples from both successful and unsuccessful projects will be examined to demonstrate best practices.
1. A thorough understanding of how to manage and streamline the certification process
2. Knowledge of when and how to engage with your certifier
3. Insight into how to efficiently build a submission package
4. The dos and don’ts of certification
5. Confidence in your ability to complete the process successfully and with reduced risk
– Kelly Fisher, Peel Passive House Consulting
– Andrew Peel, Peel Passive House Consulting
– Dave Fraser, Peel Passive House Consulting
CSV Architects
190 O’Connor St #100,
Ottawa, ON K2P 2R3
(13 minute walk from Conference venue)
8:15am – arrive and sign-in
8:30am – 12:00pm – workshop
12:00pm – 1:00pm – lunch break*
1:00pm – 4:00pm – workshop
*Please note that lunch is not included in the ticket. When you are dismissed for lunch, you’ll be able to take advantage of the many options in the neighbourhood based on your personal preferences and dietary restrictions.
Andrew Peel is a renowned expert in the field of Passive House buildings. He is the founder and principal of Peel Passive House Consulting, a consulting firm that specializes in supporting the design and construction of high-performance, low carbon buildings. Andrew has over 18 years of experience in the field and is an accredited Passive House certifier, consultant, and trainer.
Kelly is a Certified PH Consultant, trainer, and certifier. She comes from a background in construction and architectural design. With 15 years of experience in the construction industry in various roles, this experience has allowed her to gain knowledge in many aspects of construction to understand the realities and processes of the construction industry. At Peel Passive House, Kelly trains many teams and manages small to large certification and consultancy projects.
Dave is a PHI accredited Consultant, Certifier and Trainer at Peel Passive House Consulting with experience in energy efficient building design and construction. At Peel, Dave manages certification and consulting projects ranging in size and complexity from SFH’s to non-residential and mixed-use. He also supports training activities through development and delivery of Passive House focused courses.
Vanya joined the building certification team of the Passive House Institute (Darmstadt, Germany) in 2023. With a background in architecture, she has been in the design field for over 20 years. She became inspired by the Passive House Standard while she was designing and constructing private homes in Ontario. After becoming a Certified Passive House Designer in 2017, she joined NEST Architekten (Germany) building turnkey residential Passive House buildings. She has since become an accredited Passive House certifier and consultant. Currently she focuses on building certifications and consultancy of projects, in particular multi-zoned projects with swimming pools.
Elena joined the team of the Passive House Institute (Darmstadt, Germany) in 2016 and is the Head of Building Certification. Her responsibilities include consulting and certification of buildings, coordinating the accreditation of external building certifiers, development of tools, and conducting workshops. She has participated in international projects to implement the Passive House standard and performance evaluation tools for social housing in Mexico and India. Her experience also includes teaching Sustainable Architecture courses at the university level.