On the 25th of May, 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) in collaboration with South West College (SWC) presented a workshop on the construction principles of H4.0E.
This workshop covered the following H4.0E construction types:
- fabric first approach,
- low carbon material
- wind, and airtightness
- building supply systems
In addition, the workshop served to introduce the H4.0E Online Training Platform and explain how to use the platform/what needs to be done and achieved through the platform. The target audience for this event was the Irish construction industry.
A webinar was held following the training session so participants will be able to:
- Identify the principles of H4.0E and nZEB
- Understand the importance of H4.0E and its environmental benefits
- Identify the 5 basic principles of High Performance dwelling
- Identify low carbon building materials and their properties
- Define Fabric First approach
- Identify the benefits and functionality of low carbon heating systems
- Understand the importance of airtight envelope and adequate ventilation systems
- Gain knowledge on Renewable Energy Technologies