Register today for the Passive House Boot Camp in Philadelphia and join this advanced building science training program designed for builders, architects, and other construction professionals.
The Boot Camp offers practical training and comprehensive building science education to help you exceed a range of green building standards, including Passive House, Phius, LEED, Net Zero, and Pretty Good House.
In short, if you’re working on a low-carbon, high-performance project in Pennsylvania, the education you’ll gain from the Philadelphia Boot Camp will put you on the fast track to achieve your green building goals.
Philadelphia – In-person Boot Camp
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)
Contact us for Early Bird Pricing – ends March 15
Philadelphia – Hybrid Boot Camp
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)
Contact us for Early Bird Pricing – ends March 15
Boot Camp Formats
Emu offers this Philadelphia building science training experience 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.
Training Location
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Dates + Typical Schedule
In-person Passive House training – Philadelphia Focus Boot Camp
- Building Science Course: in-person (Mon+Tue, 8am-5pm)
- Hands-on Passive Pod Workshop: in-person (Weds+Thu, 8am-5pm)
- Certification Exam: in-person (Fri, 8am-1pm)
Hybrid Passive House training – Philadelphia Flex Boot Camp
- Building Science Course: online, self-paced (16hr, taken before the workshop)
- Hands-on Passive Pod Workshop: in-person (Weds+Thu, 8am-5pm)
- Certification Exam: in-person (Fri, 8am-1pm)
Online Passive House Course
On-demand Training
Online Course
- On-demand, self-paced course
- Approx. 14 hours of online content + printout of slides (i.e. textbook)
- Prepares participants for the Passive House CPHT certification exam (sold separately)
Incentives for the Philadelphia Passive House Boot Camp
Check out our Funding and Scholarships page to see what green building funding options are available in Pennsylvania for this high-performance training event.
Payment Plan Options
Payment plan options are available at registration.
Select the Boot Camp format above that best fits your team’s needs, and click “Register Now” to review the available payment plan options.
Passive House Boot Camp – Philadelphia, PA
During the week of the Philadelphia Passive House training, we’ll host a social event open to anyone interested in Passive House, building science, green buildings, and sustainable construction practices in Pennsylvania. Join us for an informal gathering to meet like-minded locals and network with other professionals.
Date
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Location
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Passive House continuing education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia Passive House Training
This CPHT training program parallels Phius’ Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB) program, preparing participants for the challenges of high-performance construction.
In addition, Emu’s internationally recognized certification offers valuable exposure to innovative building products from overseas, often demonstrated first-hand during the training.
Phius hands-on training options are rarely available in Philadelphia — this Boot Camp offers a key opportunity to prepare your team to meet Phius project requirements locally.
Philadelphia Training and Pretty Good House
The Pretty Good House principles are deeply rooted in Passive House building science. The Philadelphia training offers a unique opportunity to develop mastery in both approaches.
Professionals who register for the Philadelphia Passive House Boot Camp gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work confidently on Pretty Good House projects.