Ci Live: Net Zero Design Build Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - Thursday, December 11, 2025

Join us at the Construction Experience Center in Denver, Colorado for a two-day Net Zero Energy Design Build Workshop. This comprehensive program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to construct high-performance zero energy ready homes. 

Over two days, we will dive into the components of zero energy ready building, such as advanced wall systems, high-performance mechanical systems, and renewable energy integration. You will learn to select the most cost-effective materials and technologies to design, model, and construct homes that only use as much energy as they are able to produce over the course of each year.

We will discuss the compelling trend is to build Net Zero Carbon homes, and how to effectively address operational and embodied carbon within the build cycle. You will explore the latest advancements in understanding the impact of operational and embodied carbon on the sustainability of your build. You will become familiar with carbon accounting tools and how they  measure, analyze, and manage operational and embodied carbon in materials and processes.

 Join us and be at the forefront of sustainable construction, creating homes that prioritize energy efficiency, cost savings, durability, comfort, and a reduced carbon footprint.

Session Objectives

  • You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in codes, standards, and voluntary programs that drive the incentives to build zero energy homes.
  • You will explore the latest advancements in building science, high-performance enclosures, and mechanical systems that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in the home.
  • You will learn strategies for evaluating and selecting materials and techniques that are compatible with their climate zones, design, and sustainability goals.
  • You will gain practical expertise on net-zero building through hands-on lab exercises.
  • You will acquire a decision matrix to guide the integration of new high-performance solutions into their builds. You will have the tools to understand how and when to incorporate innovative technologies, materials, and design strategies to enhance energy efficiency, durability, comfort, and long-term cost savings.
  • You will gain a comprehensive understanding of carbon accounting, optimization strategies, and the latest advancements in sustainable building practices to establish a strong foundation in creating net zero carbon homes.
  • You will acquire the skills to effectively measure and analyze both operational and embodied carbon in materials and processes using advanced carbon accounting tools, enabling informed decision-making for reducing the carbon footprint of new home construction.
  • You will be proficient in analyzing carbon accounting reports to make cost-effective decisions on materials and techniques to reduce carbon emissions for their clients and in their climate zone.
  • You will learn how to integrate carbon emission considerations into their decision matrix for all of their projects.

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone involved in the Residential Building Industry 
    • Builders, General Contractors, Architects, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributers, Sales Reps, Energy Raters, Purchasing Managers, Engineers, 
  • Level: Advanced
  • Prerequisites: Either Applied Building Science, High Performance Enclosures, and/or High Performance HVAC & IAQ 

Earn your Net Zero Builder Certification from Construction Instruction! 

To qualify for Ci's Net Zero Builder Certification, you must take: 

  • Ci Live: Applied Building Science or Advanced Building Science 
  • Ci Live: High Performance Enclosures 
  • Ci Live: High Performance HVAC & IAQ 
  • Ci Live: Net Zero Design Build Workshop