Empowering the construction industry to build for the future through simplified, standardized, Passive House systems.
Emu is a small business with a big heart and hopefully bigger impact. We believe strongly in the power of community. One thing you will hear from us over and over again is that Passive House level building science goals are much more achievable with an integrated team of professionals. There is power in shared resources and shared knowledge, and that extends naturally to the responsibilities we are facing as a community in the developments around the coronavirus.
Hands-Online Training
This course is for design/build & construction professionals who are concerned about moisture control, air sealing, thermal bridging, healthy indoor air, durability, resiliency, and affordability of high-performance.
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At Emu, we are dedicated to supporting our colleagues to achieve healthier, more efficient, more durable and cost effective buildings. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, no matter how small the request.
Passive Systems
We believe that the future of the construction industry lies in the standardization and simplification of advanced building science through virtual prototyping and dynamic simulation.
Accredited “hands-online” training for on-site implementation of the Passive House standard.
1. Learn all about Passive Building
Learn Passive House construction on your own time by joining one of our “Crews” through online learning, or join one of our in-person classes. You will learn about the most advanced construction standard in the world, and how to implement passive and net zero principles in your projects. You’ll learn everything necessary to become a Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT) through the International Passivhaus Institute (PHI).
2. Get Hands-On in a Passive Pod Workshop
Apply your Passive House classroom education to Emu’s unique hands-on Passive Pod Workshop – with a focus on connecting research to reality. Builders are hands-on learners. A textbook and slide deck only go so far. At Emu, we’ve spent years developing a proprietary instruction tool that allows our student builders to get their hands on the products and methods we discuss in class. PHI and PHIUS pros welcome!
3. Take the CPHT Exam
Strut your stuff by getting accredited through a PHI exam. Professional accreditation increases your credibility with clients and colleagues in the industry alike. After passing the exam, CPHTs are given membership and are listed in the database on the International Passive House Institute (PHI) website for 5 years.
Passive standards are the building codes of the future. Get on board before you get left behind.
However, we know not everyone learns best through online learning, so we have kept our in-person training available as well. You won’t get access to the weekly online Q&A through our Crews, but you’ll be able to get our same instruction in person to prepare our for our Passive Pod Workshop and/or the CPHT exam.
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Hear what past students have to say:
Building to the Passivhaus standard has much easier than I expected! The material is easy to work with. The details are easy to execute. Enrico has provided thorough design details and is readily available to answer questions from the field. I’m in!
I received the best educational experience from Emu Systems! Got my Passive House Certification through their program/class. Be sure to take this class, you won’t regret it!
The economic session sets the pattern for us – very thorough presentation from start to finish.
Our vision is a world of zero energy loss buildings. We see Passive House as a crucial step on the way to achieving it. Therefore, we are proud to partner with Emu Systems to simplify the adaptation of the passive…
A big thank you from Emu and our CPHT students to:
Our advanced builder training courses and workshops would not be possible without the support and product donation of several Product Partners from the Passive House materials industry. A big thank you to the following companies for donating materials to our workshops so that builder students can explore their options in an education-based, brand neutral environment.