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This course will fundamentally transform your approach to sustainable design, giving you knowledge which can be brought to every one of your projects, no matter the brief. Join our community of Certified Passivhaus Designers and become a catalyst for positive change in the construction industry.
Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building with our Contractor & Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson course, designed for contractors at a supervisory or management level and their supply chains. You'll develop skills to deliver successful Passivhaus builds on-site, whether large or small, and the knowledge to achieve the internationally recognized Passivhaus Tradesperson certificate, backed by UK-specific expertise.
This introductory level course explores sustainable construction design through lessons learnt from Passivhaus, offering a quality-assured route to achieving healthy, high performance buildings, with a focus on reducing energy use, while also addressing embodied energy and construction waste.
New Format, Same Rigour – Starting September with Coaction
Published on 10/07/2025
Written by Camille Sifferlen
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Are you planning, designing, or undertaking a deep retrofit? Join us to find out how the Coaction Training CIC Retrofit Delivery course could benefit your project.
Published on 20/06/2025
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The Passivhaus standard delivers comfortable, healthy environments with minimal energy requirements by emphasising quality throughout the design and construction processes. But quality shouldn’t be the preserve of a voluntary standard – it should be for everyone.
Published on 29/05/2025
Written by Liam McDonagh-Greaves
Carl RolandArchitectural TechnicianSpring Design Consultancy
"I feel much more technically prepared to detail and inspect the next low energy or Passivhaus project that lands on my desk in the future."
Steve HallManagerW T Hall Builders
I've learnt more about the risks that designers and architect face. The course has given me the confidence to ask the right questions if I feel the design isn't the most efficient and cost-effective way for the client.
Michael JohnstonSenior DesignerQ9 Cladding Solutions LTD
This Passive House course has been incredibly beneficial in advancing both my technical skills and my career in sustainable building design.
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