Credits

Engineers
6.0 Learning Opportunity

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)

This webinar offers a 6.0-hour learning opportunity for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in California. Engineers in California are not subject to mandatory continuing education requirements. This webinar may qualify for continuing education credits in other states; verify with specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been submitted for AIA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. Visit this course listing at halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.

Speakers

Jason Scheurer

Building Scientist and Forensic Building Investigator with BEST Techs Contracting Design, in Garden Grove, CA

Mr. Scheurer has been in the construction industry for over 35 years and is a pioneer in the construction and management of environmentally responsible buildings. He has vast experience as a General Contractor, Project Manager, and Project Estimator, and has been in the energy efficiency field for over 20 years. Mr. Scheurer has built one of the first Net Zero Energy Homes (NZEH) in Downtown Huntington Beach, Orange County, California. This home was certified by Build It Green as a GreenPoint Rated home that achieved an astonishing 210 points. His mission is to first – “Do No Harm” and help teach and educate the green construction industry and the end consumer about the rights and wrongs of our existing building stock and how to make these buildings perform at their BEST by applying house-as-a-system, building science and energy efficient techniques through the standards established by Passive House Institute, Building Performance Institute, Build It Green and National Comfort Institute. Mr. Scheurer is a BPI-approved Super Proctor and holds numerous certifications from the Building Performance Institute, Build It Green, National Comfort Institute, and the Passive House Institute. As a Building Scientist, he takes his profession to heart and educates contractors and homeowners about energy efficiency in residential buildings across the nation. Mr. Scheurer works closely with architects, designers, and homeowners to translate high-performance design into real-world construction, bridging the gap between theory and execution. His work emphasizes durability, energy efficiency, and occupant health & safety—delivering homes that are built to perform and built to last at least 100 years.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  2026 California Passive House Standard: Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course examines the Passive House standard applied to residential and non-residential construction in California, covering its history, principles, and certification requirements. Instruction addresses building envelope performance, ventilation, HVAC, domestic hot water, and water conservation, in addition to indoor air quality, electrification, and the Phius certification process from registration through final documentation.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the history and principles of the Passive House standard, including the roles of PHI and Phius, and compare Passive House performance requirements with conventional California energy code compliance.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to identify Phius CORE certification requirements for single-family, existing, and non-residential buildings.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate additional Passive House design considerations, including indoor air quality, electric vehicle charging, and combustion equipment electrification, within the California regulatory framework.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to navigate the Phius certification process, including project registration, design certification, final certification, and submissions.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  07/17/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.