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There are three main places for builders and architects alike to go for building science / Passive House training to meet Xcel requirements:
- Emu – based in Colorado with the option for in-person or online training – https://emu.systems/
- The Passive House Network – based in New York City with regional chapters located around the country, including Passive House Rocky Mountains. Training online: https://naphnetwork.org/on-demand-courses/
- Phius – based in Chicago with online and in-person courses available: https://www.phius.org/become-a-professional
Airtighting training and detailing – There are networks of professionals who gather online to discuss airtightness strategies. A group called Passive House Accelerator is the best place to start:
Here’s a great recent introductory airsealing training: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos/smart-airtightness-strategies
There are many more videos found here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos
For questions about air sealing details, and other general green building questions, contact Johnny Rezvani who is writing here on behalf of the Colorado Green Building Guild: