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Magdalena Patyna
10/3/25
MEET: A New Tool for Embodied Energy Calculations
MEEET was developed by PHI to help users of PHPP better understand the relationship between materials choices, operational energy, and emissions.
Article, Embodied Carbon, Energy Modeling, PHI
Magdalena Patyna
9/26/25
Catawba College’s Commitment to North Carolina’s First Passive House Residence Hall
Catawba College has recently broken ground on a 130-bed residence hall that is pursuing Phius certification. The building is scheduled to open in 2026.
Article, Student Housing, New Construction, Phius
Sophie Martin
Autusa Behroozi
Justin Shultz
9/25/25
Design Competition Envisions More Resilient Built Environment in California
Submissions for the California Rebuilds competition are due September 30th. Qualifying designs will be featured in a catalog of high-performance homes and select winners will receive cash prizes.
Article, Resilience, Educational Campaign, Sponsored
Jay Fox
October Focus: Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation is a fundamental principle of Passive House design. It is absolutely vital given how airtight Passive House buildings are, and it helps ensure that those inside get a steady supply of fresh, filtered air all day long. For that reason, the components that provide ventilation are often referred to as the lungs of the building. We’ll be focusing on these systems throughout the month, but you can also learn more by checking out the articles and videos below!
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Explore: What Is a Passive House?
Passive House design and construction empowers us to build healthy, resilient buildings that slash building energy use and carbon emissions. These resources are a great place to start learning the basics.
