BC Energy Step Code Airtightness Testing for Part 3 Buildings: UBC Mundell House Past Event: Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Overview Whole building airtightness testing is a regulatory requirement for residential and non-residential new construction projects in […]
Whole building airtightness testing is a regulatory requirement for residential and non-residential new construction projects in British Columbia under the BC Energy Step Code. With an increased focus on airtight buildings, verification of the performance of the air barrier system […]
Past Event: October 15, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am Overview The BC Energy Step Code has provided a clear and consistent performance target for local governments, institutions and other organizations pursuing high performance building outcomes. However, GHG emissions […]
Season 2 Episode 4 Recorded at Past Event: Apr 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Legendary Airtightness – The Most Airtight Homes of the NearZero Program Overview The 2022 BC Building Code is coming! And with it comes […]
June 2025 Written by: Homeowner and Natalie Douglas, ZEBx Program Manager North Van Net Zero is a two-time Georgie and HAVAN award-winning project and the North Shore’s first certified whole home net zero energy retrofit, showcasing innovation in sustainable building. […]
University of Victoria’s Housing and Dining Complex Past Event: Jun 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Podcast Resources Overview The 2024 Passive House Canada conference was held at the University of Victoria’s new, Passive House-certified student housing and […]
Apr 2023 With a population of approximately 21,000, a very cold climate and without the adoption of the BC Energy Step Code, many would not expect the City of Fort St. John to have a high profile in the green […]
Apr 2023 Written by: Rahul Chander (owner/builder) Why Step 5? In 2018, I learned that Step 5 will be mandatory beginning in 2032 for all new homes in BC. This information, and the incentives from the City of New Westminster […]
Deep Emissions Retrofit Dialogue Five – Ready to Roll: Simple Solutions for Going Electric Recorded at Past Event: Feb 17, 2022 Slides: Summary The biggest source of future operational emissions from the building sector will come from existing, rather than […]
