PHI
International Passive House Institute
Boot Camp in Denver, CO
Register today for Passive House training in Denver, the most advanced building science training program in Colorado.
Deliver high-performance construction projects by mastering PHI Passive House and Phius standards through practical, real-world training applicable to both certified and non-certified builds in Colorado.
Denver – In-person Boot Camp
August 10, 2026
to
August 14, 2026
Denver, CO
$2490
In-person Training
Focus Boot Camp
- Building Science Course: in-person, 2 days (Mon+Tue, 8am-5pm)
- Hands-on Workshop: in-person, 2 days (Wed+Thu, 8am-5pm)
- Passive House Certification Exam (CPHT): in-person, 0.5 day (Fri 8am-1pm)
Registration Deadline:
August 5, 2026
Denver – Hybrid Boot Camp
August 12, 2026
to
August 14, 2026
Denver, CO
$2490
Hybrid Training
Flex Boot Camp
- Building Science Course: online self-paced, 14 hours (before the workshop)
- Hands-on Workshop: in-person, 2 days (Wed+Thu, 8am-5pm)
- Passive House Certification Exam (CPHT): in-person, 0.5 day (Fri 8am-1pm)
Registration Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Training Location
This Colorado building science training will be held at:
Hilton Garden Inn Olde Town Arvada
5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002
Boot Camp Formats
Emu offers this Passive House training in Denver, Colorado, in two formats:
This allows participants to choose the training experience that best fits their learning preferences and professional needs. Find out more about the differences between the two Passive House training formats.
Continuing Education
Attending the Boot Camp provides the following continuing education credits:
- AIA: 32 HWS CEUs
- PHI: 16 CEUs for CPHTs, CPHDs, and CPHCs
Looking for Different Dates?
If this Boot Camp is not open for registration yet, or the dates listed don’t work in your schedule, sign up for the Boot Camp waitlist and get notified when new dates become available.
Interested in the Hands-on Workshop Only?
Have you already completed your Passive House building science training with PHI or Phius and earned your certification as a Consultant, Designer, or Builder? You can come in and only take the hands-on portion of the Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp.
- Hands-on Workshop: ($1,290) 2 days in-person (Wed+Thu, 8am-5pm).
Limited seats available. Registration typically opens 6 weeks before the Boot Camp, if seats are still available. Verification of current Passive House certification required to qualify. PHI and AIA CEU credits available.
Typical Audience
Typical participants in Emu’s Passive House Boot Camps include:
- builders, general contractors, trades
- architects and designers
- other construction professionals
- hands-on homeowners (occasionally)
Networking lunches are included in the training fees to allow participants to get to know each other, and grow their professional networks. In combination with the Passive House social event (see below), these in-between moments are designed to grow the local high-performance ecosystem.
Advanced Building Science Training
For construction professionals looking to master advanced building science, this program offers the most comprehensive Passive House training in Denver, Colorado.
Designed to provide a deep dive into best practices, real life risk mitigation, and innovative product applications, our curriculum covers advanced building science concepts with a practical, approachable structure including:
- air and moisture management
- indoor air quality and thermal comfort
- mechanical systems for low-load buildings, incl. ERV/HRVs
- testing, measurement, and verification
From the Theory to Real-life Applications
Unlike other certification programs, this Passive House training in Denver, Colorado is centered around best practices and practical solutions for high-performance buildings. The hands-on workshop bridges the gap between theory and real-life with practical exercises on:
- air sealing techniques and products
- thermal bridge mitigation
- low-carbon insulation
- high performance window install
- smoke and infrared testing
Participants in this Denver training learn to successfully deliver both PHI and Phius Passive House projects in Colorado and anywhere else. These skills are also highly applicable to projects not seeking certification.
Passive House Networking Event - Denver, Colorado
During the week of the Denver Passive House training, we’ll host a professional networking event open to anyone interested in Passive House, Phius, Net Zero, building science, green buildings, and sustainable construction practices in Colorado. Join us for an informal gathering to meet like-minded locals and network with other professionals.
Date
Thursday, August 13, 6-9 PM
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Olde Town Arvada - 5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002
Passive House continuing education in Denver, Colorado
Attending this Passive House social event qualifies for 1 continuing education credit toward the renewal of Passive House accreditations, including:
- Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT)
- Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD)
- Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)
Phius professionals are welcome to attend as well. We may receive Phius CEU approval for this event — contact us to find out more.
Phius and the Denver Passive House Training
The professional skills developed through this Passive House training program (CPHT) are easily transferrable to Phius projects.
The building science covered in this training is highly comparable to and compatible with Phius’ Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB) program. Furthermore, this hands-on workshop in Denver, Colorado provides participants with practical, real-world skills that theory-only Phius training lacks.
In addition, Emu’s internationally recognized certification offers valuable exposure to innovative building products from overseas, often demonstrated first-hand during the training.
Phius builder training options are rarely available in Denver or anywhere in Colorado. This Boot Camp offers a key opportunity to train your team locally to meet Phius project requirements without the added travel expenses.
You can read a detailed comparison between Emu’s and Phius’ training options by visiting this page.
Applicable to Commercial, Residential, and Retrofit Projects
Whether you are designing a high-performance commercial development, building a custom residential home, or executing a complex deep-energy retrofit, high-performance principles scale seamlessly across all asset classes. This specialized building science course in Denver, Colorado provides the technical framework required to eliminate execution risks and optimize building envelopes regardless of project type.
By mastering core building science fundamentals, local architects, engineers, and builders can confidently implement advanced airtightness, thermal bridging mitigation, and moisture management strategies on any job site. If your team is seeking top-tier building science training in Denver, this comprehensive training curriculum bridges the gap between theoretical physics and real-world field applications relevant for Passive House, Phius, and other high-performance buildings.
Ultimately, establishing these critical building science fundamentals in allows you to adapt passive principles to any construction sector in Colorado and beyond.
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