Session Topics
- Learn the basics of heat pump technology and its role in high-performance homes.
- Watch practical demonstrations showing how heat pumps interact with the home as a system.
- Engage in hands-on activities to practice integrating heat pumps into real-world mock-ups.
- Understand how to properly size and select heat pumps for different climate zones and home designs.
- Participate in exercises to work with HVAC partners on system selection and installation.
- Review real-world case studies to see successful heat pump integration and lessons learned.
What You Will Accomplish
- Gain practical, hands-on experience with heat pump installation and system integration.
- Be equipped to confidently collaborate with HVAC professionals, ensuring the right system is selected and properly installed.
- Walk away with real-world skills in heat pump integration that can be applied to your next project—whether it's new construction or retrofitting.
- Be able to physically apply the principles of high-performance building science to heat pump systems, ensuring you meet energy efficiency goals and client expectations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of heat pump technology and how it applies to high-performance homes.
- Learn how to collaborate with HVAC professionals and select the right heat pump systems for your projects.
- Experience practical demonstrations of how heat pumps interact with insulation, air sealing, and ventilation systems.
- Gain real-world experience integrating heat pumps into the high-performance building enclosure.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone involved in the Residential Building Industry
- Builders, General Contractors, Architects, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributers, Sales Reps, Energy Raters, Purchasing Managers, Engineers, etc.
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: None
