Towards Net Zero Renos Webinar Series

Webinars in this Series
Renovations are key to Canada’s climate and housing goals—but how do we retrofit homes to be more efficient, durable, and healthy?
Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada for the Towards Net Zero Renos webinar series, designed for builders, renovators, energy advisors, contractors, and designers working on high-performance home upgrades. Each free session features expert insights from building scientists, Net Zero renovators, energy advisors, and mechanical pros—sharing what works and what to avoid on the path to better homes.
Reserve your spot today—every webinar is free!
Air Tightness + Air Barrier: Renovating for IMPACT
October 30th @ 1PM ET | 10 AM PT
Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada for a dynamic expert panel webinar in the Towards Cost-Effective Net Zero Energy Ready Residential Renovations series. This session, Air Tightness + Air Barrier: Renovating for IMPACT, explores how improving air sealing and air barrier systems can dramatically enhance energy performance, durability, and indoor comfort in home retrofits. Learn practical strategies and innovative approaches from leading industry experts.
Above Grade Wall Renovations: What are the options?
November 13th @ 1PM ET | 10 AM PT
Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada, our expert speakers, and dynamic panel in this "Renovating for High Performance" series. This session "Above Grade Walls: What are the Options?" explores two distinct approaches. Learn about effective methodologies for exterior insulation systems, as well as interior approaches for both wood frame and masonry walls. Dig into key details when tying in additions, walls to roof, and other critical junction points to ensure continuity of the envelope. Experienced project teams will showcase their strategies to avoid known pain points from the drawing board to on-site.
Heating and Cooling: Right Sizing for Comfort
November 27th @ 1PM ET | 10 AM PT
Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada for another dynamic webinar in the "Renovating for High Performance" series. This session, "Heating and Cooling: Right Sizing for Comfort" explores how high performance heating and cooling equipment can dramatically enhance energy performance and indoor comfort in home retrofits. Learn practical strategies for right sizing mechanical equipment to avoid common comfort issues. Gain insights on how to determine if the ductwork is helping or hindering your heating and cooling solutions.
Ventilation + IAQ: Improving Your Indoor Environment
December 18th @ 1PM ET | 10 AM PT
Healthy fresh air is an immediate and future-proofing benefit for homes and homeowners. Being able to convey this message is critical to supporting a cost-effective value proposition for your customers. Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada for the fourth in our "Renovating for High Performance" series and empower your team in designing and delivering mechanical solutions that impact occupant well-being. The saying of "make it tight, ventilate right" still holds true. We kicked off this webinar series with Airtightness, so now let's Ventilate right!
Window Selection & Detailing: Getting it Right & Airtight!
January 14, 2026 @ 1PM ET | 10 AM PT
Join CHBA and Building Knowledge Canada for our final webinar in this Towards Net Zero Renos “Renovating for High Performance” series. This session, "Window Selection and Detailing: Getting it Right and Airtight!" explores how high performance windows can improve the comfort and energy performance of your renovation projects. Learn practical strategies for window installation, flashing and airtightness detailing in a variety of wall types from experienced renovators and building science experts with case studies.