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Course Description

This 12-hour course introduces you to High-Performance residential design and construction practices. You'll examine principles and standards of high-performance homes, including related building science concepts and existing home construction codes. You'll also explore how high-performance homes differ from traditional code-minimum homes, the benefits of high-performance homes and how to identify a high-performance home through verification methods.

This course is delivered in online (asynchronous) and virtual (synchronous) formats. Learn more about our delivery formats. All course materials are included and accessible in the Brightspace (D2L) learning platform from your computer.

Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • outline high-performance principles and standards 
  • explain Canada’s current and future building performance goals 
  • describe the key principles of high-performance design and construction 
  • describe how high-performance homes are verified and measured 
  • explain the benefits of designing and constructing a high-performance building. 

You’ll demonstrate your skill and knowledge acquisition through two unit quizzes, one assignment and one final exam. You’ll complete eight hours of online independent study within a structured and guided online component in Brightspace (D2L) supplemented with four, one-hour virtual sessions. Full attendance at these virtual sessions is mandatory. The sessions will not be recorded. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.

To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Section Title
Introduction to High Performance Homes
Section Schedule
May 13, 2024 to Jun 09, 2024
Type
Lecture - Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 13, 2024 to Jun 09, 2024
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
May 16, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $399.00
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 01, 2023 to May 10, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 01, 2023 to May 10, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
May 11, 2024 to May 13, 2024
Required Software
You’ll be provided with access to Zoom for the virtual sessions. Note minimum technical requirements below to use the Brightspace (D2L) online platform. Required: functioning webcam and microphone.
Reading List / Textbook
All required course materials are included in tuition fees.
Section Notes

This course is delivered in a combination of online (asynchronous) and virtual (synchronous) formats.

On the course start date follow instructions to log in to Brightspace(D2L).

You'll complete 8 hours of online, independent study supplemented with four, one-hour live virtual sessions with the instructor and other students. These highly interactive virtual sessions are mandatory and will be delivered using Zoom & Brightspace/D2L. Zoom sessions will be held on Thursdays starting May 16th and ending June 6th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.  Learn more about how Zoom works. 

If you have any questions, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca

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