Articles
1/23/25
Building a High-Performance Treehouse
Jeremy Shannon takes us inside his Little Birds Treehouse, a Passive House-inspired haven with a whimsical multi-level design that Shannon describes as "reminiscent of the Swiss Family Robinson’s."
Article
Jeremy Shannon
1/24/25
pHdesign Becomes Accelerator Partner
The full-service, New York City-based firm has worked on Passive House projects throughout the country, and hopes to bring more high-performance homes to middle income families.
Article, News, Sponsored
Passive House Accelerator Team
1/17/25
Does Passive House Design Protect Buildings From Fire?
Exploring how better building practices can make our communities more resilient and serve as a blueprint to protecting buildings from fire.
Article, Climate Action, Durability
Jay Fox
1/16/25
Commercial Kitchens in Passive House Construction: Insights from Magdalena Patyna of the Passive House Institute
Patyna shares some insights about the challenges and solutions that arise when designing a commercial kitchen for a Passive House project.
Article, Building Science, Mechanical and Ventilation
Jay Fox
1/15/25
Mission Driven Passive House: Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons | Project of the Month | PHA Live
100% affordable, 100-unit apartment building became one of the largest Passive House developments on the West Coast after the decision to pursue Phius certification midway through the design phase.
Affordable Housing, PHA Live, Video
1/13/25
101 Series: Electrification and Decarbonized Construction
we trace the evolution of electrification, examine the latest technologies driving decarbonized construction, and discuss the pivotal role electrification plays in mitigating climate change.
Electrification, Video
1/10/25
Are Smoke-Tight Buildings Coming to California?
Speaking on behalf of the Passive House Network, Bronwyn Barry provides PHN's response to the proposed measures being considered for California's 2028 energy code.
Article, Climate Action, Policy
Bronwyn Barry
1/10/25
B. PUBLIC Becomes Accelerator Partner
B. PUBLIC is regarded as one of the most innovative prefab firms in the US. Specifically designed for Passive House construction, their panelized systems combine exceptional performance with limitless design versatility.
Article, News, Sponsored
Passive House Accelerator Team
1/9/25
NYSERDA Awards Over $29M to Aid Decarbonization Efforts in New York
The New York agency selected 15 projects from around the state to receive funding through Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Article, Award
Jay Fox