PHPP Expert

Official course of 48 hours for certified Passivhaus professionals who want to delve deeper into energy modeling tertiary buildings, multi-family buildings and EnerPHit rehabilitation projects.

It includes advanced training in PHPP 10, DesignPH 2 and thermal bridge calculation with FLIXO.

Face-to-face course
May 5–7, 2026
Burgos – Certified Passivhaus Building
Small group of 15 students

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Benefits

Why take this course?
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  • Advanced modeling in PHPP

    Learn to model complex buildings in PHPP, including multi-family and commercial projects. The course delves into energy optimization strategies and detailed building performance analysis.

  • 3D Modeling with DesignPH

    Use the DesignPH plugin for SketchUp to simplify the introduction of geometries, joinery, and shading in PHPP, optimizing the energy model from the architectural design stage.

  • Calculation of thermal bridges with FLIXO

    Master thermal bridge analysis with FLIXO, a professional tool that allows for highly accurate analysis of structural junctions. Includes a 30-day professional license.

  • PHPP applied to complex projects

    Learn to apply PHPP in tertiary buildings, multi-family buildings and EnerPHit projects, working with advanced variants of the energy model used in real projects.

  • Practical rehabilitation project

    Develop step by step the complete energy modeling of a building under renovation for its subsequent certification, applying professional methodologies used in Passivhaus consulting.

  • PHPP Expert Exam Preparation

    Prepare for the official PHPP Expert accreditation from the Passivhaus Institut, acquiring the necessary knowledge to input data and optimize models in complex buildings.

Modules

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  • Welcome to the course

  • Introduction to how the platform works

  • Presentation of the teaching staff

  • Resources and technical support

  • Course Objectives

  • Working methodology

  • Review of key concepts of the Passivhaus standard

  • PHPP workflow in complex projects

  • Introduction to advanced modeling in PHPP

  • Modeling of tertiary buildings

  • Modeling of multi-family buildings

  • Variant management and energy model optimization

  • Introduction to DesignPH and its integration with PHPP

  • Geometric modeling of the building in SketchUp

  • Importing geometry into PHPP

  • Energy design optimization from the 3D model

  • Introduction to the calculation of thermal bridges

  • Modeling of construction junctions

  • Thermal simulation with FLIXO

  • Interpretation of results and optimization of solutions

  • Design strategies for tertiary buildings

  • Optimization of the thermal envelope

  • Internal load management

  • Thermal comfort assessment

  • Introduction to the EnerPHit standard

  • Energy modeling for rehabilitation

  • Step-by-step energy improvement strategies

  • Optimisation of construction solutions

  • Analysis of PHPP model variants

  • Optimization of energy demand

  • Overheating assessment

  • Parameter adjustment for certification

  • Complete modeling of a tertiary building in PHPP

  • Energy project development

  • Energy model assessment

  • Submission and review by the teaching staff

  • Review of key concepts

  • Solving practical exercises

  • Simulation of the official exam

  • Recommendations for certification

Certificate

Official certification from the Passive House Institute

This course prepares the student to obtain the PHPP Expert international accreditation, which certifies advanced knowledge in the use of Passive House Planning Package.

The exam assesses the ability to:

  • Enter data correctly in PHPP
  • analyze the energy performance of complex buildings
  • optimize the energy design of Passivhaus projects

Requirements

To take the exam, you need to:

  • have prior knowledge of PHPP
  • be Passivhaus Designer or Consultant
  • have a valid PHPP license

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at professionals already working with the Passivhaus standard who wish to deepen their knowledge of PHPP in complex projects. (Architects, engineers, consultants, Passivhaus designers and consultants) 

PHPP Design Course

In-person

In-person
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One-week intensive course

Place

Dates

Content

Burgos - Certified Passivhaus Building

May 5–7, 2026

48 hours of training, official course materials, access to the software used in the course, and preparation for the official exam.

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    PHP expert in Burgos

    Face-to-face course May 5-7, 2026. Burgos venue - Certified Passivhaus Building. Small group of 15 students.

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  • Thanks to Jesus, Roberto and Sibila for delivering a very intense 3 day PHPP Expert course and for the support and feedback in preparation for the PHPP Expert exam, which I managed to pass.

    Jeremy Poulter

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  • This course was extremely informative. Jesus and Roberto were able to provide support to all levels of experience within a professionally diverse group. I had a great time and would highly recommend. Thank you

    Tom Lyth

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  • I found the PHPP Expert course very comprehensive and useful. Jesús and his team were very professional and always available to answer questions and help me understand the content, which is of excellent quality. Even when there were some issues with the online format, they re-recorded the classes and re-uploaded them. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

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The PHPP Expert course is an advanced training program designed for professionals already using the Passivhaus standard who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) for energy modeling of complex buildings. During the course, you will learn to work with PHPP 10, DesignPH, and FLIXO, applying these tools to multi-family residential projects, commercial buildings, and energy-efficient building renovations according to the EnerPHit standard.

This course is designed for construction professionals with prior experience in the Passivhaus standard who wish to specialize in advanced energy modeling. Typical participants include: Architects, Engineers, Energy Consultants, Passivhaus Designers, Passivhaus Consultants, and Energy Efficiency Technicians

During the course you will learn to: Model complex buildings in PHPP; Use DesignPH for 3D modeling and geometry export to PHPP; Calculate thermal bridges with FLIXO; Analyze energy variations of a project; Model energy renovations with the EnerPHit standard; Optimize the energy design of Passivhaus buildings

Yes. The course is designed for professionals already working with PHPP. To get the most out of the training, it is recommended that you: have prior experience using PHPP; have obtained Passivhaus Designer or Passivhaus Consultant accreditation; and have a valid PHPP software license.

During the course you will work with the tools used in professional Passivhaus projects: PHPP 10 – official energy calculation tool DesignPH – SketchUp plugin for 3D modeling FLIXO – advanced software for calculating thermal bridges The course includes access to a temporary FLIXO license.

Yes. To complete the course, each student must develop an individual energy modeling project using PHPP. The project will consist of the complete modeling of a commercial building, applying the knowledge acquired during the course. This project is a requirement to be eligible to take the official exam.

Yes. The course prepares students to take the official PHPP Expert exam from the Passive House Institute (PHI), an international accreditation that certifies advanced knowledge of PHPP software. The exam assesses the professional's ability to: correctly input data into PHPP; model complex buildings; and analyze and optimize a building's energy performance.

The course has a total duration of 48 hours of training, divided into: 24 hours of face-to-face classes and 24 hours of individual work for the development of the final project.

The course is taught in person in Burgos, in a Passivhaus certified building, which allows for the analysis of real construction solutions and working in a practical learning environment.

The course is conducted in small groups of approximately 15 students, allowing for more personalized learning and direct interaction with the teaching staff.

The PHPP Expert accreditation demonstrates that the professional possesses advanced knowledge of energy modeling with PHPP. This allows them to: participate in more complex Passivhaus projects; enhance their professional profile in the energy efficiency sector; specialize in advanced energy consulting; and work on international high-performance energy projects.

No problem. During the first session of the course, we review the fundamental concepts of PHPP and the data entry methodology to ensure that all participants start the course with a solid foundation.