Register today for Passive House training in Philadelphia and join an advanced building science training program in Pennsylvania designed for builders, architects, and construction professionals. This Boot Camp offers comprehensive green building training to help you exceed standards like PHI Passive House, Phius, LEED, Pretty Good House, and Net Zero.
Our proprietary Passive Design/Build™ training in Philadelphia provides the advanced building science education and practical hands-on experience for your team to master PHI Passive House, Phius, Net Zero, and other green building standards in Pennsylvania.
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
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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
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Boot Camp Formats
Emu offers this Passive House training in Philadelphia, 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
This Pennsylvania building science training will be held at:
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
106 W Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Dates + Typical Schedule
Focus Boot Camp, In-person Passive House training – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 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)
Flex Boot Camp, Hybrid Passive House training – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 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 certification exam (CPHT, sold separately)
Incentives for the Philadelphia Passive House Training
Check out our Funding and Scholarships page to see what green building funding options are available in Pennsylvania for this building science 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.
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: in-person, 2 days (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.
Passive House Networking Event - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
During the week of the Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania. Join us for an informal gathering to meet like-minded locals and network with other professionals.
Date
Friday, June 26, 3pm ET
Location
Coming soon!
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.