Passive House Egypt — the first Passive House course provider in Egypt, North Africa, and the Arab countries, accredited by the Passive House Institute.
Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Course (CPHD)
English Materials with Arabic Explanation
December 12, 2026 – March 20, 2027
Learn directly from Dr. Hebatallah Abdulhalim 👤 Bio accredited by the Passive House Institute, and gain the skills to design Passive House, energy-efficient, and cost-optimal buildings.
Format & Language
- Format: In-person in Cairo
- Language: English materials with Arabic explanation
- Course Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Cairo time
- Logistics: Full course logistics will be shared with confirmed registered participants.
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 and 6 February 2027 |
| Revision Session | 20 March 2027 – Full Day |
| Online PH Certification Exam – Passive House Designer/Consultant | 26 March 2027 (other exam dates are possible) |
Course Curriculum Overview
Module 1 – Building Envelope
12, 19 & 26 December 2026 and 2 January 2027
- Passive House principles, requirements, and building physics
- Thermal insulation, U-values, and thermal bridge elimination
- Airtightness design and construction techniques
- High-performance window specification and installation
- PHPP applied to envelope calculations
Module 2 – Building Services, Economics
9, 16, 23 & 30 January and 6 February 2027
- Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
- Heating, cooling, and hot water systems
- Summer overheating prevention
- Cost-benefit analysis and EnerPHit retrofit economics
- PHPP applied to services calculations
Revision Session
20 March 2027 – Full Day
- Exam-style exercises
- Common mistakes and exam time management
Core Learning and Skill Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants gain the technical and practical expertise needed to plan, model, and deliver high-performance buildings that meet internationally recognized Passive House energy-efficiency standards.
- Building Envelope and Airtightness Design: The ability to design uninterrupted insulation layers, advanced airtightness systems, and high-performance window and door specifications, supported by a solid grasp of thermal mass, heat-transfer mechanisms, U-values, and thermal bridge elimination.
- Ventilation Systems: Skills to plan balanced mechanical ventilation with heat recovery for excellent indoor air quality and reduced energy loss.
- PHPP Energy Balance Tool: Hands-on proficiency with the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to calculate monthly energy balances and support low-energy design decisions.
- Retrofit and Economics: Knowledge of applying the EnerPHit standard to upgrade existing buildings, alongside cost-benefit assessment and management.
Professional and Career Outcomes
- International Certification: 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.
Ticket Options
The Course
- Standard: $800 or equivalent in Egyptian pounds
- Academic: $600 or equivalent in Egyptian pounds (proof required)
- Student: $400 or equivalent in Egyptian pounds, on presentation of a student ID
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.
- Course fees are non-refundable after 28 November 2026.
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If you are interested, please fill the below form to reserve your place or request more information.
Contact: support@passivehouseegypt | Phone: 201202352333
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