Passive House Weekly November 27th, 2023

RB24

After months of work behind the scenes here at Passive House Accelerator we’re excited to share a big, new, one-of-a-kind project—one that we hope you’ll be part of.

Announcing the 24-hour, around-the-world, global online happening: Reimagine Buildings ’24.

At RB24 we’ll circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets, expert insights, and key lessons-learned. You’ll connect with peers from around the world and from your region, building the network you need to create buildings that make a difference.

We'll highlight the global movement that is reimaging buildings as resilient and healthy havens. Through TED Talk-esque presentations, speakers will explore the deep energy efficiency, low-embodied carbon and carbon sequestering materials, building electrification, and clean energy solutions that make up the key ingredients in our collective effort to transform buildings from a big climate problem to a powerful climate solution. Learn more and buy your ticket below!

Purchase Your Ticket! Use our Cyber Monday code: RB24EARLYBIRD for $30 off all single professional rate tickets. The offer ends on 11/30 at 12pm ET.

RB24 Sponsors

Meet our Community Partners

We’re actively reaching out to new partners as we speak. If your organization would like to explore becoming one, please email us at [email protected].

1. PHA Live Event

WEDNESDAY: Air Management in Warm/Humid Climates

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Our November Construction Tech presentation is a case study on the Beacon Hill Passive House, the first certified Passive House (Phius) in the state of Missouri. While the team had previously deployed just about every type of wall assembly out there, experimented with different waterproofing and air sealing strategies, tried different glazing packages... this was the first home where they made the commitment to certify and it was a challenge to cross the threshold. David Schleicher and Joe Nickels (Kala Built) will hone in on their strategic approach to control and manage air. They will give an overview of the strategy that was doable in the Kansas City market: it had to be economically viable, it had to appraise, it had to provide the performance level desired for a structure in one of the most challenging climates in the country with hot/humid summers and cold/dry winters. David and Joe will be joined by M. Walker of Austin, Texas based Positive Energy.

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2. Featured Article of the Week

THANK YOU to this week's Featured Accelerator Partner

3. Passive House Podcast Episode

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Five new bonus episodes recorded at PhiusCon are now live, Passive House Podcast Co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James talk with Katrin Klingenberg of Phius, Sayo Okada of Studio G Architecture, Michael Jemtrud of McGill University, Kathleen Narbonne of RDH Building Science, Trey Farmer of Forge Craft Architecture & Design, and Lisa Whiten of Phius.

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!

THANK YOU to Our Manufacturer Sponsor of the Week

4. New Videos

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TOURING an Art Collector's Stunning Passive House | Passive Pads

Join the homeowner and project team as they showcase the stunning 'Art View House,' a high design passive home blending modernist, West Coast, and Japanese influences. Part art gallery, part high performance abode for the art collector owner and his two dogs, the expansive home blends stunning views, surrealist art, a Bauhaus-inspired staircase, mild steel details, and a charred Shou Sugi Ban facade. Get an insider's tour of this one-of-a-kind project, where art, architecture, and passive house design merge to create a breathtaking living experience. Art View House is anticipated to receive Phius certification.

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Wood Fiber Insulation with TimberHP: Jason Todd interview with Mark Wille

Mark Wille interviews Jason Todd of TimberHP about the Maine-based company's remarkable new wood fiber insulation product and its ability to slash both operational and embodied carbon emissions in construction. The interview, sponsored by Source 2050, was conducted at Building Science Corp's "Building Science Summer Camp" in 2023.

5. Upcoming Passive House Happenings

THIS WEEK: Events In the Passive House Community

Do you have Passive House news that we should share in a future edition? Email us at: [email protected]

Future Events!

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Upcoming Conferences

6. What We're Reading

Categories: News