Passivhaus Retrofit Delivery

  • 4 x 3 Hour Sessions
  • Taught Live Online

Gain the knowledge needed to deliver successful deep fabric retrofits on-site. This course focuses on the practical challenges and best practices in retrofit projects, equipping you to manage unforeseen changes and ensure quality.

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About this course

This advanced-level course is the first of its kind in the UK and has been specifically tailored for contractors, but also valuable for design professionals. Successful retrofits require close collaboration between design and construction, and this course provides the essential knowledge and tools to bridge that gap.

You'll learn the key elements of delivering deep fabric retrofits, moisture management, airtightness, and more, while tackling the unique challenges of retrofit projects. This prepares you to solve on-site problems and deliver high-quality results.

Designed and taught by experienced trainers with hands-on retrofit expertise, the course is suited for those with a foundational understanding of Passivhaus.

For Contractors: Retrofits are full of risks but with the right approach it can be managed. Learn how to plan, manage, and execute a successful retrofit ensuring high-quality outcomes.

For Designers & Consultants: Gain insights into assessing buildability, supporting contractors effectively, and understanding the practical implications of your designs.

What's included:

  • Live, online teaching sessions with our experienced trainers, incorporating tutorials.
  • Hard copy training manuals and an appendix with links to further resources , to support you in applying your new-found knowledge to your work.
  • 16 PHI Credit Points
  • CPD Certificate worth 14 Hours

To get the most out this course, you'll have completed one of our intermediate CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON or CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER courses. If you don’t have formal training, we still welcome your interest. Please contact our training team (hello@coaction.org.uk) to discuss further.

See course structure, fees, and dates below.

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Through a blend of case studies, problem-solving exercises, and expert guidance, you will deepen your understanding of retrofit principles and their application. Throughout the course, you'll work on a project that mirrors real-world retrofit scenarios. Upon completion, you'll be confident in your ability to plan, cost, and manage retrofits, even when unexpected challenges arise.

By the end of the course, you will:

  1. Understand the EnerPHit and other retrofit standards.
  2. Explore critical topics such as insulation, moisture, airtightness, thermal bridging, ventilation, and heat pumps.
  3. Gain practical knowledge and skills to minimize risks and ensure successful project delivery on-site.

This course consists of four live, interactive online sessions led by experienced Passivhaus trainers:

Session 1: Introduction to retrofit, whole building approaches, and moisture theory.

Session 2: Exploration of moisture risk, insulation, and problem areas in retrofits.

Session 3: Address thermal bridging, airtightness, building services, and practical challenges on-site.

Session 4: Wrap up your case study homework through an in-depth tutorial, and explore what happens in reality when a project gets to site.

Explore course fees and dates below.

Standard Price: £320 ex. VAT

Membership Price: £270 ex. VAT

Funding: New CITB Grant Available: Claim 70% funding for this course! LEARN MORE

Social Impact: As a Community Interest Company, any profits are reinvested to enhance our courses and support the upskilling of built environment professionals in the UK.

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What our graduates say...


"Fantastic trainers and extremely well run."

designer Graduate


"The use of group activities is very helpful to ensure our understanding of what has been talked about."

bitesize Graduate


"Online training was great. Very informative and there was plenty of opportunities to ask questions."

bitesize Graduate

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