Why Take The Course?
Improve Building Envelope Performance
Understand why windows and thermal bridges can have a major impact on heat flow, comfort and the overall performance of the building envelope.
Make Better Design & Installation Decisions
Explore how specification, placement, shading, detailing and construction choices influence how windows and junctions perform in practice.
Support Better Passivhaus Outcomes
Learn how both high-performance windows and thermal bridge management contribute to modelling, quality assurance and Passivhaus certification.
What You'll Learn
High-Performance Windows
Understand what makes a window high-performing, including frames, glazing, spacers, U-values and important climate considerations.
Placement, Installation & Solar Performance
Explore how orientation, shading, geometry and installation decisions affect comfort, energy use and overall window performance.
Thermal Bridges & How to Minimise Their Impact
Learn what thermal bridges are, the different types that can occur, and why they matter for heat loss, comfort and building durability. Discover design and construction strategies that help reduce thermal bridging and support better building performance and Passivhaus certification.
Course Highlights
Takes Around 2 Hours
A focused course covering two important areas of high-performance building, designed to be completed in approximately two hours.
2 CPD Points Available
Successful completion of the course can contribute 2 CPD points towards your ongoing professional development.
Self-Paced in 8 Chapters
Learn at your own pace through eight concise chapters — four focused on high-performance windows and four on thermal bridges — with knowledge checks and activities throughout. Complete the final assessment to receive your certificate of completion.