BPI’s Healthy Housing Principles: An overview of a new, free, and innovative course for CA residents Webinar
The Eight Principles of Healthy Housing are important for understanding how homes affect occupant health, comfort, safety, and durability. These principles, such as “Keep it Dry” and “Keep it Pest Free”, are essential knowledge for contractors, HVAC technicians, real estate professionals, community health workers, and homeowners wanting to create healthier living environments.
The Healthy Housing Principles course sits at the intersection of housing quality, occupant health, and energy efficiency; a critical focus area in the push for electrification, and driven by the evidence that indoor environments significantly influence respiratory health, injury risk, and chronic disease outcomes.
In this webinar, participants will be introduced to the Eight Principles of Healthy Housing while also learning about a new, free, self-paced online course designed to support preparation for the BPI Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Exam. We’ll explore each principle and demonstrate the course’s engaging video-based lessons, interactive activities, and real-world examples. Attendees will also learn about the course structure, available resources, and how to access the training at no cost.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify some of the Eight Principles of Healthy Housing and explain their importance in creating safe, healthy, and durable homes.
2. Describe how healthy housing concepts apply to the work of contractors, HVAC technicians, real estate professionals, community health workers, and homeowners.
3. Navigate the free online Healthy Housing Principles course and locate key learning resources and interactive content.
4. Explain how the course aligns with the BPI Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Exam and supports exam preparation.
Presenters:
Katie Consales, Building Performance Institute (BPI)
Katie oversees BPI’s Technical Department, which ensures all certification processes align with BPI/ANSI standards. Katie entered the building performance industry in 2017, and enjoys bringing the highly technical together with the practical to keep homeowners safe and healthy, and to keep industry professionals informed and ready to do the same. She has worked as a home energy auditor, home inspector, QA inspector, technical trainer, weatherization crew supervisor, QA manager, and program manager. She currently holds the Building Analyst Technician and Building Analyst Professional certifications. Katie lives and works from her home state of New Jersey, and enjoys hiking the many trails throughout the garden state.
J. West, hph2tc
J is a seasoned training and development leader with over two decades of experience designing, delivering, and managing innovative workforce education programs. Currently serving as Contractor Training & Development Manager at AirAdvice for Homes, J. specializes in blended learning strategies—combining eLearning, remote instruction, and on the job training—to upskill professionals and strengthen brand value in the HVAC and building performance industries.
A certified instructional designer with multiple industry credentials, J. has led national training initiatives for organizations including the U.S. Department of Energy, Nest Labs, and the CEDA of Cook County. Known for creative curriculum design, technical expertise, and a passion for adult learning, J brings a dynamic, real world approach to helping organizations achieve measurable results.
