Specialized Training
Workshops and short courses for architects, engineers, and hotel facility managers on energy transition, Passive House, and HVAC optimization. On-site or roadshow format.
What we do in this pillar
The technical quality of energy and efficiency projects in Madeira depends directly on the knowledge level of the professionals who design and execute them. This pillar addresses that need with specialized training: practical, evidence-based, and calibrated to the specific challenges of island conditions.
The promoter is a CCP-certified trainer with over 12 years of experience in renewable energy projects — including hydropower and offshore wind — and in mechanical engineering applied to buildings. The training we offer is not generic theory: it is built from real project experience and adapted to the Madeiran market.
Who this training is for
Architects and structural engineers
Integrating energy efficiency systems and renewable generation into a building requires knowledge that goes beyond architecture or structure. Our workshops for design professionals cover:
- Passive House standard principles and their practical application in Madeira
- Basic sizing of building-integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV)
- Thermal bridges: identification, modelling, and correction at design stage
- Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) — selection criteria and sizing
- How to read and interpret an LCOE study in a funding application
Hotel managers and industrial facility technicians
For teams responsible for managing energy consumption in large-footprint buildings, we offer training oriented toward operational decision-making:
- Reading and interpreting energy audits
- Consumption KPIs and sector benchmarks for Madeira's hospitality industry
- Demand response strategies — reducing peak consumption
- Technical requirements of Madeira 2030 and sustainability certifications (Biosphere, Green Key)
- What to demand from a solar panel installer — basic supervision checklist
Business associations — roadshow format
We offer awareness sessions in roadshow format for sectoral associations (ACIF, AIHM, and similar). A 2–3-hour session with real Madeira case studies, a presentation of current funding opportunities, and open Q&A. This format also functions as qualified lead generation for audits and projects.
Format and modalities
- On-site — at the client's premises or at an association venue
- In-company — adapted to the client's operational context (schedules, real equipment in the room)
- Online — for theoretical content and case analysis
- Duration: half-day (4h), full day (8h), or short module (2h) for roadshows
- Languages: Portuguese; English available for international teams
Why invest in technical training
A hotel maintenance technician who understands how the HVAC system works reduces waste in daily operational decisions. An architect who knows the airtightness requirements of Passive House incorporates them at design stage rather than correcting them on-site. Training is not a cost — it is the investment with the shortest payback in any energy efficiency programme.
Contact us to receive a proposal tailored to your team's profile and training objectives.