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Governor Polis here today to address the Denver community on state wide sustainability efforts. Thank you for your support!

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Kicking off things here today at #SustainableDenverSummit ! Stop by our table to say hi and learn more about our training and consulting for high performance construction
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#RunWildBuildPassive #Passivehouse #sustainability #lovethisplacedenver

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Condensation on the interior frame of these code compliant windows in today's #Colorado #snowpocalypse ... Hey, CPHT grads, what does this mean?? Looking at you for some window geekiness throwdowns, @bishopbuilt @futur_build @fuentesdesignllc @living_craft @beartoothpassivehouse @dutchluke @tboard82 @revolvedesignbuild @craigteasley

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The results of the November 2019 Passive Podlympics are in!! It’s Team Moose by a nose hair, with only 0.6°F temperature lead in the Resiliency Test over their counterparts on Team Chipmunk. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣The Resiliency Test, as part of our Passive Pod Workshop for the CPHT course and @passive_house_international accreditation, is the final test in a series of three - with the other two being a Smoke Test and an Infrared Test. Both of those were performed yesterday, and it was a tough call for sure (see previous Instaposts). ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣It was clear that the Code Pod (built to 2015 building code requirements) was super leaky with smoke pouring out everywhere. We also spotted many many thermal bridges of concern. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣Team Moose and Team Chipmunk built their Pods to the Passive standard, after learning about thermal bridges and air sealing in class. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣The Resiliency Test proves why we use #PassiveHouse as our building code. When left outside overnight fo 14 hours in a mild Colorado 46°F temperature, the Code Pod dropped to 47.8°F. The Passive Pods, however, remained above 58°. This is consistent with previous Podlympics we’ve had in other classes, where - even in the snow - the Passive Pods maintain a livable environment over time. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#RunWildBuildPassive #highperformancehomes #netzero #buildings #construction #workforcetraining #buildforthefuture #climateaction #workforce #workforcedevelopment #skilledlabor #keepcraftalive #neverstoplearning #constructionworker #cleanenergy #cleantech #contech #energyefficiency #greenbuilding #greencity #greenbiz #innovation #smartgrowth #sustainable #startups⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣Read more on our blog: https://emu.systems/2019/11/16/today-marks-a-milestone-in-american-passive-house-professional-training/

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Wish our #PassivePod teams luck this morning! Last night we did a smoke test to check air leakages (man, that Code Pod was leaky!), As well as the infrared test to see thermal bridges. Team Moose and Team Chipmunk each came out with a win. The tie breaker - the Resiliency Test is about to be announced. How did the pods fare overnight outside?!⁣
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We are having far too much fun with these builder geeks 😉 This is mostly Team Moose... With a photo bomb by a Chipmunk. Can't wait to see how the #PassivePods perform.⁣
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Such a great turnout last night for our #Colorado #PassiveHouse #HappyHour ! Many familiar faces, and a whole bunch of new folks here to learn about advanced #buildingscience. A big thank you to our Happy Hour sponsors - @alpenhpp @aebuildingsystems @revolvedesignbuild @shape_architecture_studio @liveutilityfree @mitsubishihvac @thriveworkplace . Also great to see some students from @coloradoschoolofmines #SolarDecathlon team, Johnny from @foursevenfivedotcom and a late visit from Bronwyn, the chair of @naphnetwork . ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Some of the announcements in recap:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣This week, @passive_house_international #CPHT training with Emu curriculum is being taught in #California , #Minnesota, and here in #Denver ⁣⁣⁣. We have Trainer in Training @futur_build here to prep for teaching @naphn classes next year.⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Our networking events are now able to get PHI pros #continuingeducation credits⁣⁣⁣⁣. Ask to sign up.⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Updates from China (intl conference) include a 3.5 million sq ft development - all certified Passive House⁣⁣⁣. Wow!⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣@risingerbuild came to visit Millhaus with @thebuildshow to tour Emu’s pilot project by @greg8356 ⁣⁣⁣. 60k+ views on YouTube as of now!⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Many job opportunities and projects open for bids, including a syndicate for Passive House investors!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣sign up for our newsletter for more info (https://emu.systems/about/newsletters/) or reach out at info@emu.systems

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Sneek peak: Every year we update and add to our curriculum for #PassiveHouse #construction #training. In 2020 we will be adding information about #embodiedenergy and #globalwarmingpotential of #buildingmaterials. These are subjects that are not required in meeting the performance standards required by Passive standards, however there is a lot of overlap between the Passive community and those advocating for #foamfree and #naturalbuilding . #RunWildBuildPassive #BuildForTheFuture⁣
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⁣⁣#highperformancehomes #netzero #buildings #workforcetraining #climateaction #workforce #workforcedevelopment #skilledlabor #keepcraftalive #neverstoplearning #constructionworker #cleanenergy #cleantech #contech #energyefficiency #greenbuilding #greencity

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Team Chipmunk working through some #airsealing details in penetrations through #ProClima #Intello (donated by our friends at @foursevenfivedotcom ). This is part of our simulated #PssiveHouse job site - the wonderful Emu #PassivePods !⁣
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Chugging along here at Certified #PassiveHouse professional training. Today our students are learning about #airtightness and #vapordiffusion .⁣
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Here at our #CPHT #PassivePod workshop, we try to reuse as much of our donated material as possible. Big thank you to @havelock_wool for sending some #woolinsulation for each team to try out in one panel of the pods. Everyone likes the sheep smell... Including the office dogs 🙄⁣
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And now for Team Moose! They are simulating a #PassiveHouse job site via our #CPHT #PassivePods, installing insulated wood frame, aluminum clad @enersigngmbh windows imported from Germany. Then the crew (@jaytmurdoch , @fuentesdesignllc , @bishopbuilt ) is filling the installation gaps with donated @johnsmanville #mineralwool #insulation.⁣⁣⁣
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Allow us to introduce Team Chipmunk of our #PassivePod workshop for #PassiveHouse #CPHT training. After our classroom unit on #highperformancewindows , they are now installing donated @alpenhpp Tyrol certified Passive windows (#madeincolorado). The teams have roles to simulate a job site. Here the insulation sub, Ben @futur_build , is filling the installation gap with mineral wool donated by @johnsmanville⁣⁣⁣
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Super excited to have another window product donated to our #PassivePod #workshop for #PassiveHouse professionals. Thank you @enersigngmbh !

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⁣Our Passive Pod workshop is one-of-a-kind. Not only do we have the coolest team names ever (debatable, perhaps, fine)… but we teach design/build integration through simulating the crew roles as we implement the CPHT curriculum in the Passive Pods. Example: in-class unit on the importance of #airtightness ; then workshop unit on #airsealing the pods. Four days of back and forth between essential classroom learning and hands-on application. Wish our students luck on their PHI exam on Saturday! And stay tuned to meet the latest generation of high performance builders. ⁣
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⁣I'm having a little too much fun with our #CPHT #PassiveHouse Pod Workshop teams. Follow us at @emubldgscience to see photos of the builder students making their pods this week!

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Passive Pod strategizing at Team Moose with CPHT #PassiveHouse students @fuentesdesignllc , @bishopbuilt , and company. Not pictured: Team Chipmunk with current site supervisor @futur_build .
#learningcanbefun #RunWildBuildPassive

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#PassiveHouse builder training has begun here in Colorado! This week, you can find builder training with Emu curriculum happening in California, Minnesota, and Colorado. Let's spread the learning! Please contact us if you're interested in hosting a training (in-house or to the public) and/or becoming a Trainer.

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On site today with the @risingerbuild guys. We'll give a little sneak peek of behind the scenes here, but check @thebuildshow tomorrow for Matt Risinger's take on his visit to this Emu #PassiveHouse Pilot Project. Design Build of "Millhaus" by architect/builder/owner @greg8356 . #Training, #BuildingScience, and standardized (but highly customizable) #construction system by Emu. #RunWildBuildPassive #highperformancehomes

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