Self Build

Training Academy

At our offsite factory and training facility in Norfolk, our instructors provide classroom and workshop-based training for construction professionals and self-builders. Our courses cover all aspects of Passivhaus building standards before we train you to construct the Beattie Passive build system.
Learn to build your own home to Passivhaus standard
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Learn the skills you need to build Passivhaus

At our offsite factory and training facility in Norfolk, our instructors provide classroom and workshop-based training for construction professionals and self-builders. Our courses cover all aspects of Passivhaus building standards before we train you to construct the Beattie Passive build system.


Stick Build (Self Build) Course

The simplicity of construction of the Beattie Passive Build System and use of widely available materials makes for an efficient and viable alternative to traditional methods of construction. With unlimited possibilities for design, style, size and layout, the Beattie Passive system enables you to easily turn a much-anticipated vision into a high quality dream home. Passivhaus living offers many environmental, health and economic benefits and each of these is a fundamental part of the Beattie Passive Build System.

Course Overview

The course is designed for semi-skilled individuals looking to self-build as well as construction professionals looking to up-skill or build on existing construction knowledge.

With a mixture of classroom tutorials and hands-on workshop instruction, we offer a 5 day stick build course for self-builders and small developers looking to build a Passivhaus home onsite.

Course Objectives

  • To understand and be confident on the delivery of the Beattie Passive build system
  • To understand the fundamentals of Passivhaus construction
  • To understand the benefits of the Beattie Passive build system
  • Manufacture and assemble a two storey, 27m² Passivhaus structure
  • Construct the ground floor
  • Manufacture, assemble and install the Beattie Passive frame
  • Install new windows
  • Complete airtightness detailing
  • Importance of testing and site logs
Thanks for access to the course, it just reaffirmed to me how clever it all is and simple enough even for me. John is definitely the man to run the course and enjoyed the week
David Adamson
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