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The Climate Ready Buildings training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance buildings that are resilient against the increasing pressure of climate change and align with NY’s climate goals.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the climate crisis and subsequent NY policies impact the building industry, insight into design and construction strategies, such as Integrative Design Process (IDP), and HPD-specific funding opportunities.

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Climate Mobilization Act: Affordable Housing Training

The Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) Affordable Housing Training demystifies the basic principles of the CMA and provides actionable guidance to affordable housing property owners, developers, managers, and consultants. Participants will gain a deep…

FREE course
Credits: 1 AIA LUHSW

Climate Ready Buildings Training: HCR & HPD

The Climate Ready Buildings training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance buildings that are resilient against the increasing pressure …

FREE course
Credits: 3 AIA LUHSW

Climate Ready Buildings Training: Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the climate crisis and subsequent NY policies impact the building industry, insight into design and construction strategies, such as Integrative Design Process (IDP), and HCR-specific funding op…

FREE course
Credits: 2.5 AIA LUHSW

Advanced Training with PHN

Visit our partner, the Passive House network, for intermediate and advanced courses that lead to Passive House professional certification and skills development.

Passive House Construction Primer

Ideal for contractors, tradespeople, and anyone involved in construction, this course provides a slightly more detailed introduction to Passive House principles than our classic Primer, and offers strategies for successful implementation.

Course Price: $10
Credits: 1.0 AIA LUHSW

Passive House Module: Project Process

Learn the basic process and keys to success for getting a building retrofit or new construction project certified to the International Passive House Standard.

Course Price: $10
Credits: 1.0 AIA LUHSW

Climate Mobilization Act Primer

Learn about NYC’s new sustainability regulations for buildings– including Local Law 97 emissions limits– along with tips for compliance.

Course Price: $5
Credits: 0.5 AIA LUHSW

Passive House Module: Windows & Doors

High-performance windows and doors improve thermal comfort and save energy. This module explains how, along with tips for product selection and installation.

Course Price: $10
Credits: 1.0 AIA LUHSW

Passive House Module: Airtightness

A good airtight layer keeps out pollution, pests, and allergens, and mitigates moisture and mold issues, ensuring excellent indoor air quality while dramatically cutting energy use. Learn how, in this quick introduction.

Course Price: $5
Credits: 0.5 AIA LUHSW

Passive House Primer

This foundational course covers the basics of Passive House – a high-performance, low energy building standard. A great place to start for those new to Passive House, and ideal for audiences of all kinds.

Course Price: $10
Credits: 1.0 AIA LUHSW