In-Person | English with Arabic Explanation
Passive House Designer/Consultant Course
December 12, 2026 – March 26, 2027
Learn directly from an expert from the Passive House Institute how to design Passive House, energy-efficient, and cost-optimal buildings worldwide.
Course Overview
Format & Language
- Format: In-person
- Language: English materials with Arabic explanation
- Course Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Cairo time
Prerequisites
- General knowledge of the Passive House standard
- Basic knowledge of building physics
- Ability to use Microsoft® Excel
Training Schedule
| Component | Dates |
|---|---|
| Module 1 – Building Envelope | 12, 19 & 26 December 2026 and 2 January 2027 |
| Module 2 – Building Services, Economics | 9, 16, 23 & 30 January 2027 and 6 February 2027 |
| Revision Session | 20 March 2027 |
| Online Certification Exam – Passive House Designer/Consultant | 26 March 2027 (other exam dates are possible) |
Core Learning and Skill Outcomes
By the end of the Passive House Designer/Consultant course, participants gain the technical and practical expertise needed to plan, model, and deliver high-performance buildings that meet internationally recognized energy-efficiency standards.
- Building Physics Foundations: A strong understanding of thermal mass, essential heat-loss mechanisms, U-values, and methods for eliminating thermal bridges.
- Envelope and Airtightness Design: The ability to design uninterrupted airtight layers, advanced insulation systems, and high-performance window and door specifications.
- Ventilation Systems: Skills to plan balanced mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) for excellent indoor air quality and reduced energy loss.
- PHPP Energy Modelling: Hands-on proficiency with the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Excel-based tool to calculate monthly energy balances and support low-energy design.
- Retrofit and Economics: Knowledge of applying the EnerPHit standard to upgrade existing buildings, together with cost-benefit assessment and management.
Professional and Career Outcomes
- International Certification: Academic and practical preparation to sit the official Passive House Institute (PHI) exam and qualify as a Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant.
- Market Competitiveness: The ability to lead sustainable design projects, comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations, and respond to growing demand for net-zero and healthy buildings.
- Professional Recognition: Preparation for career advancement and access to higher-value architectural, engineering, and consulting projects.
- Suitable for architects, consultants, engineers, and other professionals working on new builds or retrofit projects.
Early Bird
Register and pay before 12 November 2026 to receive up to a 15% early bird discount.
Important Information
- The materials fee is included in the course price.
- The exam fee is not included in the course price. The exam must be booked separately.
- You must have a PHPP license number to register for the exam. A PHPP license is not included in the course fee.
Ticket Options
The Course
- Standard: $800 or equivalent in Egyptian pounds
- Academic: $600 or equivalent in Egyptian pounds
- Student: $400 or equivalent in Egyptian pounds, on presentation of a student ID
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