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Trauma-Informed Building: Supporting Decision-Making in the Aftermath of Disaster

by Darin Dusan

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10/24/25

Trauma-Informed Building: Supporting Decision-Making in the Aftermath of Disaster

Darin Dusan of Joubert Homes describes how trauma-informed building strategies can help homeowners navigate the decision-making process following tragedy.

Article, Resilience

Darin Dusan

10/22/25

Summer Lab Reports | Field Notes Part II | PHA Live!

Earlier this summer, small groups of practitioners gathered to explore some of the biggest questions facing high-performance buildings today. Now we’ve opened the doors again!

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10/17/25

PhiusCon 2025 - Building a Culture of Purpose

If you couldn't make it to PhiusCon 2025, we have a rundown of some of the sessions you missed and a list of the winners of the 2025 Phius Passive Projects Design Competition.

Article, Phius

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!

Tips for Designing Commercial Kitchens in Passive House Buildings

Making the case for ERV's in Multifamily Buildings

The (Air) Ins and Outs of Passive House Ventilation

Commercial Kitchens in Passive House Construction: Insights from Magdalena Patyna of the Passive House Institute

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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.

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10 Steps to Designing your First Passive House

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10 Steps to Building Your First Passive House with Mariana Pickering

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Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction

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