Deep energy retrofits are key to decarbonizing our building stock. They also allow us to salvage building materials, prolonging their life cycles and keeping them from the landfill. Examples below include single-family homes, multifamily buildings, and even a hotel in Spain. We'll be taking a few weeks off from programing for the holidays, but we'll be back in January with more great articles and videos.
See you in 2024!
Videos
2/22/23
Six & Kane: First EnerPhit Plus Commercial Building in the United States
Discover how Six & Kane became the first EnerPHit Plus certified commercial building in the United States, setting new standards in energy efficiency, sustainability, and passive house retrofit design.
Video, Commercial, Institutional, & Other, PHA Live
3/22/23
Industrial Retrofits: Moving from Concept to Construction
Discover how to successfully retrofit industrial buildings for energy efficiency, from initial concept to construction. Learn key strategies and benefits for sustainable industrial retrofits today.
Video, Retrofit, PH Summit or Roundtable
4/28/23
Touring an Architect's Eco-Friendly Brooklyn NYC Townhouse | Passive Pads
Explore a Brooklyn townhouse designed by an architect for sustainability. Discover eco-friendly passive house features, innovative green living ideas, and energy-efficient home design inspiration.
Video, Retrofit, Reimagine Buildings Video
5/18/23
BPI Episode 3: Retrofitting and Remodelling a Timber Frame House to EnerPHit Standard
Discover how to retrofit and remodel a timber frame house to meet EnerPHit standards. Learn energy-efficient renovation tips, best practices, and real project insights for sustainable home upgrades.
Video, Retrofit, Single Family, Building Performance Interactive
6/2/23
INSIDE a DIY Deep Energy Retrofit (a Passive House EnerPHit)
Discover a hands-on deep energy retrofit transforming a home to Passive House EnerPHit standards. Learn DIY techniques, sustainable upgrades, and energy-efficient solutions for modern green living.
Video, Retrofit, Single Family, Reimagine Buildings Video
6/9/23
Iconic Retrofits Bring Passive House to Brooklyn, NYC | Massive Passive
Discover how iconic retrofits are transforming Brooklyn with Passive House standards. Explore sustainable design, energy efficiency, and innovative green building trends shaping NYC today.
Video, Retrofit, Affordable Housing, Reimagine Buildings Video
6/21/23
Hot Climate, Cool Solutions: Inside Seville's Passive House Hotel
Discover how Seville's innovative Passive House hotel uses sustainable design and energy-efficient solutions to stay cool in hot climates, setting new standards in green hospitality.
Video, Hot/Humid Climates, PHA Live
6/23/23
How A Passive House Retrofit Protected Couple’s Home From Fire
Discover how a passive house retrofit helped protect a couple’s home from wildfire damage. Learn about home resilience, fire safety, and sustainable building solutions for safer, energy-efficient living.
Video, Resilience, Retrofit, Reimagine Buildings Video
7/12/23
High Energy Performance With Low Carbon Building Materials
Discover how low-carbon building materials boost energy performance in sustainable construction. Explore innovative strategies for eco-friendly, high-performance passive house design.
Video, Embodied Carbon, PHA Live
10/18/23
NYC Holistic Decarbonization: The Role of Retrofit
Explore holistic decarbonization in NYC with effective retrofit strategies. Learn how building upgrades and sustainable solutions drive energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions citywide.
Video, Retrofit, PHA Live
12/13/23
Layering Thermal Control into an Existing Building
Discover effective strategies for adding thermal insulation and improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. Learn about sustainable retrofitting techniques and best practices for passive house upgrades.
Video, Retrofit, PHA Live
Articles
3/17/23
Real-World Benefits of a Passive House Retrofit
Discover the real-world benefits of a passive house retrofit, including improved energy efficiency, lower utility bills, enhanced comfort, and sustainability for your home. Learn more with expert insights.
Durability, Health & IAQ, Article, Retrofit
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3/31/23
Going Solo in a Montana EnerPHit
Discover one homeowner's experience retrofitting a Montana home to EnerPHit standards. Learn about energy-efficient design, Passive House principles, and sustainable renovation tips for cold climates.
Retrofit, Single Family, Article
4/21/23
Applying EnerPHit Lessons to Social Housing in Mexico
Discover how EnerPHit standards are applied to social housing projects in Mexico, improving energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and sustainability for resilient, affordable communities.
Hot/Humid Climates, Article
5/25/23
Metro Vancouver Housing Retrofits
Discover effective strategies for energy-efficient housing retrofits in Metro Vancouver. Learn about Passive House upgrades, incentives, and sustainable solutions for modernizing existing homes.
Article, Retrofit, Multifamily
7/19/23
Response to the NESEA BE Boston 2023 Wednesday Keynote, “Why we Stopped Doing Deep Energy Retrofits”
Explore key insights from the NESEA BE Boston 2023 Wednesday keynote on why deep energy retrofits were reconsidered, highlighting sustainable building trends and energy efficiency solutions for modern construction.
Retrofit, Article
8/4/23
Efficient Housing—Old and New: Densification Via New Construction and Retrofit
Explore efficient housing solutions through new construction and retrofits. Learn how urban densification and sustainable building practices can upgrade existing homes and enhance city living.
Multifamily, Retrofit, Article, New Construction
9/8/23
Mainstreaming Clean Energy on Main Street USA
Discover how clean energy solutions are transforming Main Street USA, making sustainable technology accessible for local businesses and communities while boosting resilience and reducing carbon footprints.
Retrofit, Clean Energy, Article
9/15/23
A Deep Energy Retrofit: Our Experiment + Experience
Discover the process and lessons learned from a deep energy retrofit in a real home. Explore sustainable upgrades, energy efficiency tips, and insights for eco-friendly home renovations.
Retrofit, Single Family, Article
10/20/23
Buildings UP Award Goes to passivhausMAINE
Discover how PassivhausMAINE won the Buildings Up Award for sustainable design. Learn about innovative passive house strategies that are shaping the future of energy-efficient architecture.
News, Article
12/1/23
NYSERDA Early Design Support Helps Two MAP Projects Explore Novel Solutions
Discover how early design support enabled two MAP projects to explore sustainable building options and energy efficiency in Passive House design, helping optimize performance and reduce costs.
Multifamily, Article, NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence
12/8/23
Passive Resilience Gets Valued
Discover how passive resilience is increasingly valued in sustainable architecture. Learn about energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and the lasting benefits of passive house design principles.
Resilience, Article