A scale model house with 700 square feet of working space provides students with an opportunity to observe all of the major construction details used in residential housing. It features the typical problematic areas facing homeowners when it comes to improving energy efficiency. It is a unique structure and the only one of its kind in the country.
- The house features a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a full bath, basement, and garage and incorporates common details of balloon framing, platform framing, cantilevered rooms, walk-in attics and cape cod knee walls. Throughout the house, prime areas for air infiltration have been identified and leakage can be simulated through the use of electrically actuated dampers. This allows our trainers to set up an infinite number of combinations of air infiltration for students to identify and correct. The Pressure House was developed through the funds made available from New York State Homes and Community Renewal and the New York State Energy and Research and Development Authority.
A full size mobile home is located on-site for the delivery of advanced manufactured housing training. Using hands on props, students can learn the latest techniques used in the weatherization of these units.
- NYSWDA's Mobile Home classes include:
- BPI Manufactured Housing Professional
- NYS Manufactured Housing Mechanics Ceritfication
Check our training calendar for upcoming course dates.
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Built in partnership with Hudson Valley Community College and Erie Community College respectively, and with funding from New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the pressure houses located in Troy and Erie are designed to train students on weatherization techniques. These free standing residential structures each include a kitchen, three bedrooms, two full baths, basement and garage and incorporate common details such as balloon framing, platform framing, walk-in attics and cape cod roof pitches. Throughout the house, prime areas for air infiltration have been identified and drafts can be simulated through the use of electrically actuated dampers which can be set up in an infinite number of combinations for students to identify. All of these features make these buildings state of the art training facilities and provide the attendees with an exceptional learning experience.
The HVCC Workforce Development Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Programs Training Lab68 Morrison Avenue, Troy NY |
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The ECC Green Building Technology Training Center
4196 Abbott Road, Orchard Park NY
NYSWDA hosts training sessions at the HVCC and Erie pressure houses at various times throughout the year. Check our training calendar for upcoming courses.