Articles
7/11/25
Seed Collaborative Is Growing a Straw-Based, High-Performance Movement
New Frameworks Co-Founder Ace McArleton describes his work to cultivate the Seed Collaborative, a decentralized network of structural straw-insulated panel fabricators that launched in 2024.
Article, Climate Action, Embodied Carbon, Natural Materials
Jay Fox
7/3/25
An Unconventional Approach to Resiliency and Affordability in Québec
Located in the city of Sherbrooke, Le Monarque is pursuing Low Energy Building certification through PHI and the design team is using unique and innovative techniques to keep costs low.
Article, Multifamily, New Construction, PHI
Jay Fox
7/2/25
Component Spotlight Recap: FAKRO Skylights Shine in High-Performance Design
Operations and Technical Director at FAKRO America Tomasz Glab described some of the firm's most popular triple- and quadruple-pane skylights and roof windows before taking part in a lively Q&A.
Article, Fenestration, Sponsored
Jay Fox
6/27/25
High Performance Skyllights Made by Fakro | Component Spotlight
We’ll dive into the company’s history and highlight skylight solutions that meet the rigorous standards of Passive House and high-performance design.
PH Component Spotlight, Video, Fenestration
6/26/25
Avoiding Health Problems with Better Housing
Valuing Deep Retrofits, a Pembina Institute report, explores the many benefits of performing deep energy retrofits and bases its finding on research from multiple countries around the world.
Article, Retrofit, Health & IAQ
Mary James
6/25/25
Modeling for Resilience & Performance | Next Up! | PHA Live!
PHA Live, Video, Energy Modeling
6/19/25
NYSERDA Awards Nearly $7 Million to Nine High-Performance Projects Across New York
Funding for the nine projects was awarded through Round Five of the state's Buildings of Excellence Competition. Applications are now being accepted for Round Six of the competition.
Article, Multifamily, NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence
Jay Fox
6/18/25
Building Strategies for the Southeast: Net Zero Passive House | Construction Tech | PHA Live!
The project draws on yacht electrification to integrate advanced DC systems, achieving net-zero performance while reflecting the traditional form of the North Carolina tobacco barn.
PHA Live, Video, Electrification
6/13/25
Building Science and Resiliency Take Center Stage at Appalachian Energy Summit
The event at App State in Boone, NC, celebrated accomplishments in sustainability throughout the state and recognized the need for greater resiliency.
Article, Commercial, Institutional, & Other, Resilience
Jay Fox