INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES
BKH-Turkey has conducted a total of 25 training courses on Train-to-NZEB programmes organized by all project partners – Ege University, Balikesir University, Trakya University and Eneco. An important focus was the slowly increased interest from construction specialists from different cities of the country. The practical part of training was conducted using equipment in two BKHs (blower-door testing equipment, thermal imaging camera, airtightness products and small-size practical training models). There is a valuable cooperation with Ege & Balikesir Universities to include some of the nZEB training modules into the related under graduate courses. 
The training for construction workers covered several training modules: nZEB basic (Definition of nZEB, National legislation, standards and regulations related to energy efficiency in buildings, passive house and nZEB, Basic building physic, etc.), retrofitting towards nZEB (Energy audit techniques, Definition of renovation strategies, Energy efficient building components: windows and door, etc.); Practice. 

​The training for construction workers covered several training modules: nZEB basic (Definition of nZEB, National legislation, standards and regulations related to energy efficiency in buildings, passive house and nZEB, Basic building physic, etc.), retrofitting towards nZEB (Energy audit techniques, Definition of renovation strategies, Energy efficient building components: windows and door, etc.); Practice. 

Similarly, training for designer included a wide variety of modules, often in collaboration with external partners: nZEB basic (Definition of nZEB, National legislation, standards and regulations related to energy efficiency in buildings, passive house and nZEB, Basic building physic, etc.), retrofitting towards nZEB (Energy audit techniques, Definition of renovation strategies, Energy efficient building components: windows and door, etc.); nZEB Advanced (Principles of bioclimatic design, Introduction to passive house concept, Passive and active solar systems for heating and cooling, Energy efficient HVAC systems, etc.); nZEB simulation (Introduction to building energy simulation, Current simulation  tools, Practical application of simulation tools, Understanding simulation results and errors); Practice. Most of the programmes were delivered in a blended learning approach combining theoretical and practical training.


The programmes for non-specialist training included the following modules: nZEB basic (Definition of nZEB, National legislation, standards and regulations related to energy efficiency in buildings, passive house and nZEB, Basic building physic, etc.), retrofitting towards nZEB (Energy audit techniques, Definition of renovation strategies, Energy efficient building components: windows and door, etc.), Preparation of funding schemes (Available funding mechanisms and incentives, Practical investment / calculation exercise), Practice. 

Events organized by Turkish T2NZEB team 
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Train-the-trainers (TTT) Courses​
First TTT course was completed on 13 May 2016, taking the results of training needs into account. The second Train the Trainer course was executed in 20 June 2017. In addition to this, other training courses for construction workers, designers and non‐specialists, are to be designed and will be implemented according to Turkish construction practice and needs. Photos from first TTT is given below. 

Opening of Turkish BKH (Ege University) and Second TTT
The second TTT course was made in conjunction with opening ceremony of Turkish BKH in Ege University. Photos from second TTT course are given below. 

Opening of Second Turkish BKH in Balikesir University and Organisation of National Meeting

Just after announcement of the Establishment of BAU BKH, the national meeting entitled "Towards Nearly Zero Energy Buildings" was held in the Faculty of Architecture of Balikesir University on 12-13 April 2018 with the support of academicians and sector representatives and with the intensive participation of architectural students. The brochure and moments are given below. 

​LIST OF COURSES IN TURKISH HUB
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 10.05.2017, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 17.05.2017, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 23.05.2017, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for designers, 29-30.09.2017, “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Course for Architects and Engineers, Ege University
  • nZEB course for construction workers, 6.10.2017, “Practical Applications of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Construction Workers”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 12.10.2017, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Yasar University
  • nZEB course for construction workers, 13.10.2017, “Practical Applications of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Construction Workers”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 19.10.2017, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Yasar University
  • nZEB course for construction workers, 20.10.2017, “Practical Applications of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Construction Workers”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for construction workers, 27.10.2017, “Practical Applications of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Construction Workers”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for designers, 17-18.11.2018, “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Course for Architects and Engineers, Ege University
  • nZEB course for construction workers, 08.12.2017, “Practical Applications of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Construction Workers”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for construction workers, 22.12.2017, “Practical Applications of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Construction Workers”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 10.01. 2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for designers, 12-13.01.2018, “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Course for Architects and Engineers, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 24.01. 2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 02.03.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 23.03.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for designers, 26-27.03.2018, “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Course for Architects and Engineers, Balikesir University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 03.04. 2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Balikesir University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 20.04.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 26.04.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 03.10.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 10.10.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Ege University
  • nZEB course for non-specialists, 21.11.2018, “nZEB concept for stakeholders of construction industry”, Balikesir University

ATTENDANCE TO VARIOUS EVENTS IN TURKEY
  • Presentation of Train-to-NZEB in 3rd Anatolian Energy Symposium, Muğla, October 1-3, 2015, 60 participants.
  • Presentation of Train-to-NZEB project in Balikesir University, November 16, 2016, 40 participants
  • Seminar concerning energy efficiency in buildings in cooperation with IZOCAM (Yasar University), November 23, 2016, 76 participants.
  • Presentation in Eskisehir City Symposium, 4-5 May 2017, 250 participants.
  • Presentation in International ICOCEE conference, 8-10 May 2018, 155 participants.
  • Presentation in Turgutlu Association of Brick Manufacturers, Project Meeting and Future Collaborations, 13.09.2017, 30 participants.
  • Presentation in Izmir Chamber of Architecture, 25 October 2017; 150 participants.
  • Workshop in Balıkesir University, Faculty of Architecture, 13 April 2018, 50 participants.
  • Presentation in Izmir Chamber of Electrical Engineers by Yusuf Yildiz, November 16-17, 2018; 50 participants.
  • Seminar in Balıkesir University, Faculty of Architecture, 28 November 2018, 150 participants.