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Introduction to Passive House Design

Discover the in's and out's of the renowned Passive House building standard as we speak with Barcelona Passive house specialist Architect.

Created byCPD Central
BeginnerUpdated Dec 12, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleGain a foundational understanding of Passivhaus principles and how they can be effectively applied in climates similar t
  • check_circleLearn how to evaluate costs vs implementation strategies and how to align them with existing architectural practices.
  • check_circleUnderstand how small, intentional design decisions can have a significant impact on environmental sustainability.
  • check_circleExplore the intersection of sustainability, health, and affordability in architectural design.
  • check_circleBe inspired by real-world case studies from an award-winning architectural firm in Barcelona.
  • check_circleBe guided in crafting your own professional reflection paper to contextualize your learnings within your practice

About This Course

Understand the aesthetics, technicalities, collaboration and fundamentals of Passive House design.

This webinar interview will explain the essentials of Passive House design and how aesthetics are integrated into the design. It will discuss a range of typologies and dissect the design processes and challenges from each of the building types.

With a focus on residential property design, come and see what a successful Passive house project looks like.

To participate and gain the most from this course, you will need:

  • A background in architecture or a related built environment profession.
  • A commitment to completing all three modules (~7 hours total) at your own pace.
  • Internet access to stream video lectures and download PDF resources.
  • A curious and open mindset ready to embrace new tools for sustainable development.

Course Content

6 activities • 12 videos • duration: 5h 56m

  • videocamPassive house history and basic principals
    Duration 31:42
  • videocamPassive house benefits and regional impact
    Duration 30:22
  • quizSection 1: Quiz

Your Instructors

CPD Central

CPD Central offers the most comprehensive array of Built Environment workshops and courses

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CPD Central offers the most comprehensive array of Built Environment workshops and courses in Southern Africa. Our multidisciplinary team has the skills, resources, understanding and experience to serve all trained professionals requiring professional points.

Co Govers

Architect

Co Govers is a well-known architect and a recognized expert and speaker on restoration and sustainability in architecture. She graduated with a Masters degree in Architecture from the Technical University in Delft, the Netherlands. After graduating she worked for architects such as Max van Aerschot in the Netherlands (ING building, MTV head quarters) and the Barcelonese master José Lluis Mateo (Banc Sabadell, Filmoteca). In 2009 she established her studio ZEST architecture in Barcelona. Co specialized in sustainability long before it became a buzz word, and developed a signature style that combines sustainability and bioclimatic design with elegance, using natural materials in a new way. Her extensive experience includes the design and restoration of many historical properties including listed buildings and the design and construction of new sustainable homes. She also designed the Ray of Light mosque for Dubai, which, in spite of never being built, went on to become one of the most iconic examples of modern mosque design in the Muslim world. Since 2020 she is also a certified Passivhaus designer, and with her team developed the Z1 and Z2 series of prefabricated passive houses that are suitable for accidented terrains. Although her studio is small, Co is building projects in Amsterdam, Mallorca, Portugal and over Spain. She is technical reviewer for the tri-annual Al Fozan awards for modern mosque design.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.9 out of 5
Student's Choice
26 reviews
  • JL
    Johnny Wing Wah L.
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    yes,good course

  • MS
    Maurice S.
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    it made me consider how I should discuss this with my clients

  • EC
    Edwin C.
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    Hi license, professional engineer and a home builder and found it education Thank you

  • OG
    Oliver G.
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    This was to refresh my memory and knowledge from 19 years ago, when I was involved in two passive houses in Germany. My only question would have been: "How did you manage to get away with such a dark exterior finish?" (on the Ytong house)

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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