Green Buildings Resources and Education
The Township of Langley is pleased to host educational events throughout the year. These events will help builders, realtors, inspectors, and the public transition towards a world of high-performance buildings through workshops and expert presentations. This page is updated regularly, please check back often for more information on upcoming educational events. Past event resources are also available on this page at any time for your review.
Upcoming educational events
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Builder Forum Series information
Past educational events
| BC Energy Step Code Demonstration Home presentations and videos |
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The Township of Langley presented a series of Energy Step Code Demonstration Home tours and workshops in partnership with Clay Construction, BC Hydro, and City Green. The goal of the August workshops was to demonstrate techniques and training at an active construction site to help the construction industry meet the BC Energy Step Code performance targets. In December, the completed home hosted Realtors and the public to showcase its energy efficient features. Industry experts presented during an afternoon workshop and an evening open house.
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| Builder Forum Series presentations and videos |
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The Township of Langley is committed to providing ongoing educational opportunities for the local construction community. The Builder Forum Series events are held seasonally and cover topics such as high performance building and the BC Energy Step Code. Below you can find materials from our past Builder Forum Series events. Integrated Design Process (IDP) for Part 9 Buildings (October 26, 2022)Larry Clay of Clay Construction Inc. presented at this webinar about the difference between conventional design process and IDP, effectively conducting IDP for Step 4/5 buildings with examples, and key stakeholders in the IDP process. Nicholas Bell of Foxridge Homes (Qualico Developments) also provided information on how Step Code has changed the building process and how he uses IDP in his projects. Township of Langley staff provided a short update at the beginning of the webinar. Part 9 Upper Steps + Step Code Consultation (June 28, 2022)Dallas Hordichuk of Bernhardt Contracting presented this webinar on best practices for designing high performance Part 9 buildings. This included differences between upper and lower steps, as well as Net Zero and Net Zero Energy Ready strategies with respect to different building components (mechanical, envelope, aesthetics, and more). The webinar also included a presentation on the proposed BC Energy Step Code updates to the Township’s Building Bylaw 4642. From Design to Testing Day: Strategies for Airtight Part 3 Buildings (December 7, 2021)Einar Halbig of E3 Eco Group presented this webinar on: why airtightness is important for P3 buildings; components of a P3 building’s air barrier and their relative importance in ensuring airtightness; details about the final blower door test and how to prepare for it; and best practices and lessons learned for making P3 buildings airtight. The Township of Langley Green Buildings team also gave an update at the beginning of the presentation on upcoming P3 Non-Residential Step Code adoption and associated consultation, the Township of Langley’s Green Building Rebate Program, and a Compliance Talk by our Building Energy Specialist, Ajeen Surendran.
Step Code 5 and Form (September 21, 2021)The Township of Langley hosted this online builder forum to share information related to design strategies for meeting Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code. The first presentation was by Ezgi Yuruk, our 2021 Sustainability Scholar. She went over her survey results and findings from an ambitious summer project titled “Making Buildings Greener: Identifying Building Trades that Need Support to Successfully Implement Airtight Residential Building Envelopes”. The main presentation was by Mark Bernhardt of Bernhardt Contracting who covered Step 5 requirements, articulation of buildings to meet Step 5, key performance parameters, overheating in Part 9, and cost-effective energy conservation measures. There will be no webinar recording due to technical difficulties with our webinar software. Passive Cooling and Step Code (June 1, 2021)This webinar was presented by Monte Paulsen, Associate and Passive House Specialist at RDH Building Science. Topics covered included: what is passive cooling, why it is important, implications from climate change, example of passive cooling strategies, and cost-effective passive cooling options.
Fenestration and Step Code (March 23, 2021)The Township of Langley and Cascadia Windows & Doors presented information related to Fenestration and Step Code at this Builder Forum Series webinar. This 2 hour presentation goes into topics such as: Township of Langley updates, CleanBC New Home Construction Program, and a comprehensive and integrated approach to envelope and fenestration performance, with a focus on cost-optimized solutions for meeting current and upcoming BC Energy Step Code requirements by Michael Bousfield of Cascadia Windows & Doors. Sponsored by BC Hydro.
Ventilation and Step Code (January 27, 2021)The Township of Langley and Focal Engineering presented information related to Ventilation and Step Code at this Builder Forum Series webinar. This 1.5 hour presentation goes into topics such as: Township of Langley updates, Key Design Strategies for Ventilation in Part 9 and Part 3 buildings, and Other Design Considerations for Ventilation. Sponsored by BC Hydro and FortisBC.
Airtightness Techniques and Heat Pump Best Practices (November 19, 2020)The Township of Langley hosted this online builder forum to share information related to airtightness techniques for Steps 3, 4, and 5, and heat pump best practices. Presenters included: Einar Halbig of E3 EcoGroup Ltd. and Mikhael Horvath of Enforma Engineering Inc. Township staff also provided updates on municipal building programs and Step Code implementation. Sponsored by BC Hydro and FortisBC.
Building Envelope Energy Efficiency – How to Avoid Surprises (Feb. 6, 2020)The Township of Langley hosted this builder forum series event in partnership with the City of Abbotsford and City of Surrey to share information on building envelope energy efficiency and how it relates to the BC Energy Step Code. Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design Build Ltd. explained a holistic approach to building energy efficiently within the airtightness and thermal performance requirements of the BC Energy Step Code. This event was an educational partnership with BC Hydro, and sponsored by FortisBC. Airtightness (Apr. 25, 2019)In partnership with the City of Surrey, the Township of Langley organized a training forum on airtightness and the BC Energy Step Code. As airtightness is an essential measure in achieving the BC Energy Stop Code performance targets, local builders and industry experts presented on air barriers and how to achieve Step Code-level airtightness. Step Code Updates: Airtightness presentations: |
| Other educational resources |
Webinar: are you considering purchasing a heat pump?Learn what a heat pump is, how to find a program registered contractor, and what rebates and financial supports are available to help you upgrade your heating and cooling system. Please note that all rebate amounts shown in the webinars are reflective of what was available the date the webinar was recorded. For the most up to date information, visit CleanBC’s website and the federal Canada Greener Homes Program website. November 8, 2022 webinarApril 12, 2022 webinarOctober 19, 2021 webinarApril 20, 2021 webinarWorking with an Energy Advisor (prepared by Community Energy Association, CHBA-BC, and CACEA)This 3-slide Roadmap explains the process of working with an Energy Advisor. A checklist is included on the last page for Modelling Information Requirements and Air Leakage Testing. |