Passivhaus Practical Training

Our Passivhaus Practical Training takes place at BE-ST's innovative A Lab on their purpose-built campus in Hamilton. It's a collaborative effort between Built Environment - Smarter Transformation and Coaction Training CIC, both organisations deeply committed to upskilling the construction industry for a low carbon future.

You will be assigned a dedicated experienced trainer, who will take you through all you need to know.

Attendees will get the opportunity to get hands-on with our training rigs and undertake rapid upskilling of:

• Designing for construction
• How to assess the risks in a design
• What can go wrong and how to avoid it
• What good looks like
• What it takes to achieve airtightness
• Impact of sequencing and material choices on build quality

After completing this course, you'll feel like you've already been part of a Passivhaus project from start to finish. You'll have the practical knowledge and skills to apply these lessons to any future construction work, ensuring that your projects meet Passivhaus standards and deliver energy-efficient, sustainable results.

Discounted Coaction Alumni price - £120.00 ex VAT*

Discounted Group (5+) price - £120.00 ex VAT

Standard price - £150.00 ex VAT

*Discounted price valid if you have completed Coaction Passivhaus Online Training.

For Designers & Consultants: If you're involved in the design phase, this course will help you assess the buildability of your designs, appreciate what contractors need to know, and effectively support them throughout the construction process.

For Contractors: Gain the knowledge needed to plan and manage a successful Passivhaus build. You'll learn to assess design risks, understand the essentials for quality construction, and deliver projects that align with Passivhaus principles.

For Practitioners & Operatives: Practitioners and operatives attending the Passivhaus Practical Training can expect to enhance their Passivhaus expertise by bridging the gap between design and construction, assessing design risks, mastering airtightness techniques, and gaining practical knowledge about material selection and sequencing.

Passvihaus Practical Training is for Tier 1 supply chain members working on commercial, educational, public service and residential projects at scale.  

This training is also ideal for those with a foundational understanding of Passivhaus principles and who want to be able to put that theory into practice. It's suitable for designers, consultants, contractors and others looking to enhance their Passivhaus expertise. It also serves as a great follow on to those who have completed Passivhaus Designer or Passivhaus Tradesperson training.

The training covers a range of practical aspects, including designing for construction, risk assessment in design, achieving airtightness, understanding sequencing and material choices, and more. You'll gain hands-on experience and insights from experienced practitioners.

By the end of the Passivhaus Practical Training, you'll likely feel confident and well-prepared to tackle Passivhaus projects with a practical mindset. You'll have gained hands-on experience, learned how to bridge theory with real-world construction, assessed design risks effectively, mastered airtightness techniques, and understood the importance of material selection and sequencing.

The training is conducted at Built Environment - Smarter Transformation's Accelerator Lab, located on their purpose-built campus in Hamilton, offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Address: 1 Watt Pl, Hamilton International Technology Park, 3 Watt Pl, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 0AH

We recommend bringing a notebook and pen for taking notes. Dress comfortably and be prepared for a hands-on learning experience.

While no specific preparation is required, having a basic understanding of Passivhaus principles will enhance your learning experience. Consider familiarising yourself with introductory resources beforehand.

Attendees should have a prior understanding of Passivhaus or have completed the Coaction Certified Passivhaus Designer or Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson training. If you're completely new to the concept of Passivhaus, we recommend starting off with some introductory resources before attending this practical training so that you can make the most out of the day.

Attendees will receive digital badges at the end of the course which are endorsed by Passivhaus trust at an intermediate level. Please note that this is issued by BE-ST and is not by an external certification body. However, it serves as a valuable acknowledgment of your participation, and the skills you've acquired during the training.

The standard price for the Passivhaus Practical Training is £150. We offer a discounted rate for Coaction Passivhaus Online Training alumni and group bookings (5+ tickets booked) at 20% off, priced at £120*. 

The course fee includes access to the Passivhaus Practical Training, all course materials, hands-on learning experiences, and a certificate of completion. Please refer to the pricing details on the registration page for specific inclusions and any optional extras.

Yes, groups of 5 or more and Coaction Passivhaus Online Training alumni are eligible for a 20% discounted course fee. Please check the registration details for pricing options and use the code 'coaction' on checkout.

BE-ST, Coaction Training CIC, and the Passivhaus Trust are all key organisations in the field of sustainable construction and Passivhaus training. BE-ST is dedicated to accelerating the built environment to zero carbon and in 2021 launched Scotland's first national Passivhaus training programme, Passivhaus in Practice. Coaction Training CIC (formerly CarbonLite) specialises in Passivhaus and Passivhaus Designer training, equipping professionals with Passivhaus knowledge across the UK. The Passivhaus Trust promotes the adoption of Passivhaus standards for energy-efficient building design and construction.

If you have any additional questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact Caitriona Jordan, BE-ST.