Articles
10/10/24
Repurposing the Commons in Lake Oswego
Mercy Greenbrae Apartments at Marylhurst Commons brings 100 units of affordable housing to Oregon and could soon be one of the largest Phius-certified buildings on the West Coast.
Article, Affordable Housing, Multifamily
Jay Fox
10/17/24
Durability, Flexibility, and Performance Meet with Longboard’s HITCH Cladding Attachment System
HITCH™ is a cladding attachment system for rain screen and exterior wall assemblies that has been certified by the Passive House Institute for cool and temperate climates.
Sponsored, Envelope and Structure, Article
Jay Fox
10/4/24
101 Series: 10 Steps to Building your First Passive House
Architect Michael Ingot guides you through "10 Steps to Designing Your First Passive House: Tips and Tricks From an Architect," providing invaluable insights into crafting high-performance buildings
Passive House 101, Video, PHA Live
10/4/24
Staengl Engineering Becomes Accelerator Partner
Staengl Engineering is a full-service MEP engineering design, building science, and energy consulting firm based in Charlottesville.
Article, News, Sponsored
Passive House Accelerator Team
10/3/24
A Celebration of Longevity and Resiliency
The Lirio, a new development in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen, will create 112 units of affordable housing. More than half of the units will be reserved for the original survivors of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Article, Affordable Housing
Jay Fox
10/2/24
LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78: The Best of Both Worlds
The LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78 offers designers more freedom while providing interior spaces with abundant natural light, proven glass roof drainage, and superior ventilation.
Sponsored, Fenestration
Jeremy Latriano
10/1/24
Letter From Asheville
Jay Fox provides his firsthand account of life in Asheville in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Article, Climate Action
Jay Fox
9/27/24
Walsh Construction Becomes Accelerator Partner
The highly esteemed firm based in the Pacific Northwest has long been a staple in the high-performance building and Passive House community.
Article, News, Sponsored
Passive House Accelerator Team
9/24/24
Underground Railroad Interpretive Center to Be Showcase of Sustainability
The new center will provide a fresh look at the history of the Underground Railroad in New York's Capital District and seek Core certification through ILFI's Living Building Challenge.
Article, School or Institution
Jay Fox