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Master Energy Modelling & Air Tightness Testing – Free Tutorials

Looking to enhance your skills in building energy modelling and air tightness testing? At Beo Buildingscience, we provide free tutorials, expert-led online courses, and professional certification training to help you master these essential skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, our training programmes will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and certifications needed to excel in the industry.

Some things you might need before you get started:

  1. SketchUp – For creating and manipulating building models. Free version here

  2. Adobe Acrobat or PDF Reader with Measurement Tools – To take measurements directly from digital drawings.

  3. Excel or Similar Spreadsheet Software – For organising and calculating the envelope areas and test data.

  4. Retrotec Software – For conducting blower door tests and analysing airtightness results. Fantestic here

  5. TECLOG or TECTITE (Optional) – Alternative blower door testing software, depending on the equipment used. Tec Software here

  6. ISO 9972/AS/NZS 9972 Standards Documentation – For reference to the regulatory standards during calculations.

  7. ATTMA TSL’s - For reference to the regulatory standards during calculations.

  8. Passive House Certification Guideline - For reference to the regulatory standards during calculations.

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    • 08/10/2024

    Building Volume for Passive House using Sketchup

    Learn how to calculate building volume in SketchUp for Passive House projects. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating accurate 3D models to ensure precise volume calculations, crucial for Passive House certification.

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    • 08/10/2024

    Sketchup basic tools and navigation

    In this quick tutorial, I'll show you how to navigate SketchUp and create accurate building geometry for blower door envelope calculations. Perfect for beginners looking to streamline their process!

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    • 07/10/2024

    Building Envelope calculations for Blower Door Testing using Sketchup

    Master the process of calculating building envelope areas for blower door testing using SketchUp and .DWG files. This tutorial walks you through setting up a simple reference building while ensuring compliance with ATTMA Level and ISO/AS/NZS 9972 standards. Whether you're prepping for airtightness testing or refining your skills in building assessments, this guide provides clear steps to streamline your workflow.