Passive House Weekly November 13th, 2023

November 13, 2023

November 13th 2023

Please read on for a selection of Passive House happenings, articles, interviews, and developments.

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1. PHA Live Event

Leading with Humanity: Passive Interior Design

For Kia Weatherspoon, interior design is no longer a luxury reserved for a privileged few; it has become an essential standard for all. Join us in discovering how Kia has crafted a design practice centered on People and Anti-Luxury, emphasizing the importance of initiating your design journey with in-depth research, care, and a commitment to health and equity.

In this Project Showcase presentation, we will learn about Kia's groundbreaking work in Interior Design Equity Services, as she collaborates with Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive, to present the Barry Farm Passive House Project in Washington, D.C. Together, they will explore the unique challenges, costs and parallels associated with integrating Passive House principles with healthy interior design materials.

The presentation will explore fundamental steps for sourcing sustainable and bio-based materials, and how tailoring your specifications and resident education can be a valuable asset in enhancing your client's experience.

Don't miss this event where we merge the principles of Passive House design with the human touch of interior design, all in pursuit of a more sustainable and inclusive future!

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2. Featured Article of the Week

Comfort Comes to a Dramatic Desert Landscape

Trent Laughton of Not | Not Architecture & Construction, the architect and builder of a Passive House in California's Morongo Valley, talks about the challenges and rewards of building a high-performance oasis in the desert. Read More

3. Passive House Podcast Episode

NOW LIVE: Passive House the Australian Way with Hamish White

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Thank you to our sponsor Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon possible. Keep an eye out for new episodes featuring influential thought leaders over the next few weeks!