This exam is intended to both continue your education and to demonstrate your knowledge of passive building. Please answer the questions in your own words and in a concise manner. Vague answers generally do not demonstrate comprehension and will be graded accordingly. You will be awarded 1 to 10 points for each answer you provide; partial credit per answer is possible. A passing grade on the exam is 75%. For any question that pertains to measurements, temperatures, distances, dimensions, or specifications, you must include units in your answer. If a question includes calculations, you must include the necessary equations and calculations as well as the result with units to receive full credit for your answer. This exam is open-book and we encourage you to collaborate with your colleagues and fellow trainees to develop everyone’s knowledge of the subject matter; however, your work is your own and must demonstrate individual ability and understanding of the material. Please provide your answers in-line with the questions. This document is provided in Word and PDF formats for use per your preference. To ensure you receive full credit for all your answers, please review your exam prior to submittal to check for complete answers as well as orderliness. When you have completed all the questions, upload the exam and Trainee Declaration in electronic form to the Phius CPHB Training Portal via the CPHB Exam course. Completed exams are due on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022. If you have any questions regarding the exam, please contact training@phius.org. Name: ____Kathleen O’Brien___________________ JUNE 2022 CPHB TRAINING EXAM | 1 Name: Kathleen O’Brien SECTION 1 - PASSIVE BUILDING 1. In a minimum of 100 words, describe a “passive building” to a potential client or colleague. What is your sales pitch? A “Passive Building” is one that is designed and built using Building Science and reliable “tried and true” practices to minimize energy needs and maximize durability and occupant comfort. The “Eco Conscious” market has had fads and marketing that have not panned out to be as ideal as advertised. However, Passive House methods have been used for decades and are therefore more than just a marketing ploy. The standards for considering a building to be “Passive” by PHIUS standards are rigorous and above standard code requirements yet readily achievable and can be tailored to the region, occupant needs, building type, and owner concerns. Key components of Passive Buildings are that they use energy conservatively, are super insulated, well ventilated, thoughtfully use existing free sources of energy in practices like passive solar and use of ERV and HRV heat pumps, and face the hygrothermal challenges (the challenges presented by the combination of moisture and heat into the building materials and interior air) head on with comprehensive assessment of all elements making up the building’s envelope. Finally, PHIUS buildings are not certified until the comprehensive quality of the building envelopes are tested with blower door tests, and the actual energy usage is measured at the completion of the project to ensure that all goals of minimizing energy usage, super insulation, and well built envelope enclosures are met. PHIUS buildings are not only built to be gentle on using our planet’s limited resources, but are also comfortable and healthy for occupants benefit and are durable and adaptable for a long life for owner benefit. 2. Which of the following building types can be a Phius certified building? Select all that apply. a. Houseboat b. Mixed-use building c. Cider making facility and showroom d. Single-family house e. Dentist office All of these could be Phius certified. 3. Which of the following aspects are considered when determining the space conditioning targets every Phius certified project is required to meet? Select all that apply. a. Wall assembly design b. Ground contact of the building