New Course for Developers, Real Estate Agents, Financial
Services Professionals, and Property Owners Introduces the Basic
Principles of Passive Building and Phius
CHICAGO, May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, as the world increasingly looks
towards sustainable solutions for building and
construction, Phius, the smartest path to a zero-carbon
environment, announced the launch of its Passive Building
Foundations training course.
"Passive Building Foundations training
empowers individuals with the knowledge and credentials to make
informed decisions and communicate the benefits and value of
energy-efficient building practices vital for mitigating the
effects of climate change – creating resilient buildings of the
future."
This comprehensive, self-paced training course provides a
baseline knowledge of Phius and passive building for a broad
audience of individuals in the AEC sector. These include marketers,
developers, policymakers, bankers, investors, real estate agents,
homeowners, and property managers interested in adaptable,
resilient, healthier homes and buildings. Join Phius to explore
more about the new training at the free Passive Building
Foundations Training Webinar on May 21,
2024. Register HERE.
Phius, a non-profit organization, puts passive building
principles into practice in a way that is cost-effective,
quality-assured and climate-appropriate with plans customized to
fit each project's needs. Phius Certification is the leading
standard for energy-efficient construction in the world, requiring
buildings to meet specific performance criteria, including
airtightness, insulation and ventilation. Phius Certified buildings
are proven to use 40-60 percent less energy than code-built
buildings at minimal to no upfront cost premium.
"We are thrilled to offer this new accessible entry point into
the world of passive building," said Phius Co-Founder and Executive
Director, Katrin Klingenberg.
"Passive Building Foundations training empowers individuals with
the knowledge and credentials to make informed decisions and
communicate the benefits and value of energy-efficient building
practices vital for mitigating the effects of climate change –
creating resilient buildings of the future."
Unlike traditional building certification programs, the online
program is designed for those with little to no technical
background in building science and does not require prior
experience. The self-guided training offers maximum flexibility,
consisting of approximately eight hours of interactive content
spread across nine modules. Topics covered include:
- Phius Background and Goals
- Building Science Fundamentals
- Core Passive Building Principles
- Phius Standards and Certification Paths
- Business Case for Phius Projects
- Policy and Passive Building Growth
- Real-World Case Studies
- Decarbonization and the Future of Passive Building
Upon completing the course and passing a one-hour exam,
participants earn the Phius Associate designation. This
demonstrates a foundational knowledge of passive building
principles and positions graduates to successfully communicate
about the benefits of passive building for our communities and the
climate.
Passive Building Foundations is ideal for anyone looking to
expand their understanding of passive building and improve their
ability to market, sell and communicate about passive buildings as
a differentiated product. Whether you're a seasoned developer
seeking to integrate sustainable practices into your projects, a
policymaker striving to enact meaningful change, or homeowners and
buyers curious about the benefits of living in a passive home, this
course is for you.
Registration for the Passive Building Foundations opens
May 21, 2024. Visit
www.phius.org/passive-building-foundations-training for more
information and to register today.
Images of Passive Building Foundations are HERE.
About Phius
Phius is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to
decarbonizing the built environment by making high-performance
passive building the mainstream market standard. We train and
certify professionals, maintain and update the Phius
climate-specific passive building standard, certify and quality
assure passive buildings, certify high-performance building
products, and research to advance high-performance building.
Media Contact
Jennifer Ritchie, Phius, 1
2063548044, phius@revolutionpr.com, www.phius.org
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