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Register now for the Passive Builder Boot Camp in Ft. Collins, CO.

Registration closes on February 14th at 5pm Mountain Time.

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The world is loving Passive House!

To the tune of 32.3 million certified square feet.

As announced at the International conference this year, Passive is taking off. Get on board, before you get left behind!
Graph detailing Passive House certifications worldwide

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When you buy the Boot Camp Bundle you save $200!

Become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT)

96% of students who take our course pass the Exam!

Upon passing the CPHT Exam, you will be listed in the PHI Database of Certified builders and contractors for 5 years. You may then renew your accreditation through photo documentation of you applying your learning to project sites, or through Continuing Education credits. Emu offers CE credits through mini courses and our Colorado Passive House Expo.

What will you learn in the Passive House Builder Boot Camp?

All. The. Things.

  • The Value of Passive House

    What is the Passive House standard, and why is it more like a building code than just a green building certification? Why will your clients thank you for knowing this standard?

  • High-Performance Envelopes

    What makes a building envelope preform, and how do you mitigate thermal bridges and other potential weaknesses early in the process?

  • Systems and Services

    How does the systems design integrate with a high-performing building, and what exactly are the indoor air quality requirements that make Passive so healthy?

Know more. Build better.

Understand building science and how it applies to your everyday work. Whether you are seeking Passive House certification or not, you can't un-learn the knowledge you gain in this class.

  • limit liability & increase credibility

  • avoid hidden mold & condensation

  • exceed IECC air leakage requirements

  • learn best practices & building science

Meet your Lead Trainer

...and our Chief Building Science Geek

Lead Trainer

Enrico Bonilauri

A native of Cavriago, Italy, Enrico is an established expert in the international Passive construction standard. He is well respected for being able to see complicated, cutting-edge data through the lens of practical on-site implementation. He has extensive work experience in Australia, Europe, and North America, with a specialty in building envelope design and analysis. His detailed computer simulations for thermal, hygrometric and economic analyses, are informed by the thousands of hours he has spent on varied construction sites. He is the author of the Emu North American CPHT training textbook, and the lead Trainer for Emu’s CPHT courses since 2017.

Testimonials

What our former students say...

"I'll say that the course and the Passive House model is very different than I expected. I thought it was going to be more along the lines of inapplicable products and niche buildings. And what is true is it has a lot more to do with smart, high performance building and not just a personal choice."

Jesse Brown, Hyalite Construction

"Every builder should take this course. Period."

Jed Wolfram, Bozeman Sustainabuild

"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!"

Jared Phifer, Revolve Design Build

“Valuable, Challenging, Invigorating! I thought the online format worked well. I've been through other training platforms that were not nearly as interactive as the lessons and weekly check-ins. The quizzes were engaging as well as the chat feature w/n the lessons was great. Enrico was really prompt with responding on those.”

Anonymous, from Course Evaluation

"This was an outstanding training. The knowledge of the Emu team was complimented by the skills & experience of the other attendees. My brain hurt sometimes digesting the content - but that’s a good thing. Pay yourself and sign up for this training."

Jay Murdoch, Owens Corning

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Clearly this guy thinks the Boot Camp Bundle is the best thing ever.

Why is he so happy? He just finished the 7 weeks of live Q&As, then he got to build a pod during the workshop using the knowledge he just absorbed during the training and he is about to take the exam and become a CERTIFIED Passive House Tradesperson. Be like this guy!
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FAQ

  • What is Passive House?

    Passive House is an international construction standard maintained and continuously developed by the International Passive House Institute (PHI). Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings constructed to these guidelines are characterized by significantly increased comfort and health for the occupants, extremely low energy consumption, durable construction quality, and knowledgeable project teams at the forefront of the construction industry.

  • What COVID-19 precautions will Emu be taking?

    Please follow this link to read more about our COVID-19 protocols and policies Covid 19

  • Where does this training take place?

    Emu has recently relocated our HQ office from Arvada (west of DIA) to Ft Collins (north of DIA). We have a Google Map with key locations and places of interest for out-of-towners (see map below). And once you register, you will find info in your course module for how to book an airport shuttle and what lodgings we recommend.

  • I would like to send a few of my employees, do you have a group rate?

    I'm so glad you asked- YES, we do have a group rate. Click here for more info: Group Inquiry

Join us in sunny Ft. Collins, CO.

Passive builders, breweries and so many bike trails!

FoCo, as the locals refer to it, is located in Northern Colorado. It is home to some of the best craft breweries in the state. And if that isn't reason enough to visit, it is also home to Emu's Offices and the location for some of our Passive Builder Bootcamps. There is a convenient shuttle that runs from DIA into Old Town FoCo on the daily. Please check out our Google map for a list of local hotels and eateries, as well as the exact location of our main office.