Affordable Housing

Connecticut Reaffirms Passive Affordable Housing

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Discover how Connecticut is championing passive house standards in affordable housing, advancing energy-efficient building practices for sustainable, cost-effective homes in the state.

Affordable Multifamily Housing in Cambridge

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Explore how Passive House design is making affordable multifamily housing in Cambridge more sustainable, energy-efficient, and comfortable for residents. Learn about innovative building solutions.

Sheroes of Passive House: Mary Rogero

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Discover the inspiring story of Mary Rogero, a leader in sustainable architecture and advocate for Passive House design. Learn about her impact and contributions to energy-efficient building practices.

Expanding a Mission

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Discover how Passive House principles are expanding worldwide, driving energy efficiency and sustainable living. Learn about innovative strategies shaping the future of green building.

Interview with Tomas O'Leary, Ireland: Enough Talk, Time for Action

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Discover insights on Passive House design and sustainable building in this interview with Ireland’s Tomás O’Leary. Learn why immediate climate action in construction is more important than ever.

Passivhaus First in 2020

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Discover how Passivhaus standards revolutionized sustainable building in 2020, improving energy efficiency, comfort, and eco-friendly design. Learn why Passivhaus remains a top trend in green architecture.

The Effort Is Definitely Worth It! How Social Housing Can Be Realized in an Energy Efficient and Cost-Effective Way

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Discover how social housing can be achieved sustainably and affordably with energy-efficient Passive House solutions, supporting eco-friendly living and long-term savings for communities.

Vancouver's Zero Emissions Buildings: Accelerating Passive House Uptake

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Discover how Vancouver’s zero emissions building policies are accelerating Passive House adoption, supporting sustainable construction and green building best practices in Canada’s urban development.

Eight Passive House Myths BUSTED

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Discover the truth about Passive House design as we debunk eight common myths. Learn how energy-efficient homes save money, enhance comfort, and support sustainable living for a greener future.

Generate and Placetailor to Build First Passive House Apartment Block in Boston

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Discover how Generate and Placetailor are partnering to construct Boston's first Passive House apartment block, setting a new standard for sustainable urban development and energy-efficient housing.

Passive House Certification Anticipated For 8-Story Affordable Housing Development in Queens

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Discover how an 8-story affordable housing project in Queens is pursuing Passive House certification, highlighting sustainable design, energy efficiency, and innovative green building trends in urban development.

Low Income Housing Credit: A Sleeper PH Catalyst

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Discover how Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are driving Passive House adoption in affordable housing. Learn about incentives, energy efficiency, and sustainable building solutions for the future.

Can Building a Passive House Cost the Same as a Code Built Home?

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Discover if building a Passive House can match the cost of a code-built home. Learn about energy-efficient construction, upfront investment, and long-term savings for sustainable living.

NESEA Interview: Finch Cambridge Passive House Affordable Housing

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Discover insights from NESEA's interview on Finch Cambridge, a pioneering passive house affordable housing project. Learn about sustainable architecture and energy-efficient building trends.

Park Avenue Green in The Bronx Becomes Largest PHIUS+ Certified Passive House in United States

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Discover how Park Avenue Green in the Bronx became the largest PHIUS-certified Passive House in the United States, setting new standards for sustainable and energy-efficient affordable housing.

PHASED Twin Towers EnerPHit

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Discover how the phased EnerPHit retrofit of twin towers achieves exceptional energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and sustainability, setting a benchmark for Passive House high-rise renovations.

Tim McDonald on Making Multifamily Passive House a Reality

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Discover how Tim McDonald is transforming sustainable housing by making multifamily Passive House projects achievable with innovative strategies and real-world examples in this in-depth article.

Timothy McDonald: Front Flats, a Passive House Wrapped in Solar PV

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Discover how Timothy McDonald’s Front Flats combines Passive House principles with solar PV integration for energy-efficient, sustainable urban living in this in-depth case study on modern green architecture.

Sally Godber: UK Passive House Social Housing

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Discover how Sally Godber advances UK social housing with Passive House standards, focusing on sustainable design, energy efficiency, and healthy living in affordable housing developments.

Tomas O'leary: Ireland's Largest Passive House Development

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Discover Ireland's largest Passive House development led by Tomas O’Leary. Learn about innovative sustainable building techniques and the benefits of energy-efficient homes in modern architecture.

Ya'el Santopinto & Graeme Stewart: Ken Soble Tower Retrofit

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Discover how Graeme Stewart and Yael Santopinto transformed the Ken Soble Tower with an innovative passive house retrofit, setting new standards for sustainable building and energy efficiency in urban housing.

Joanna Grab & Jennifer Leone: Data (not anecdotes)

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Discover insights from Joanna Grab and Jennifer Leone on leveraging data over anecdotes in passive house design. Learn how evidence-based decisions drive sustainable building at Global Passive House Happy Hour.

What's Green, Affordable, and Buildable? Interview with Bryn Davidson of Lanefab Design/Build

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Discover insights on sustainable architecture in this interview with Bryn Davidson of Lanefab Design/Build, exploring green, affordable, and buildable housing solutions for modern urban living.

Little Mountain Cohousing

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Discover how Little Mountain Cohousing in Vancouver embraces passive house design for energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy living in this in-depth article on modern cohousing communities.

Sangeetha Sambandam: Passive House Takes a Village

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Discover insights from Sangeetha Sambandam on the Global Passive House Happy Hour, exploring how community collaboration drives sustainable building and passive house design for energy-efficient homes worldwide.

Housing Retrofits in the Wake of the Pandemic

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Discover how sustainable housing retrofits address post-pandemic challenges, improve energy efficiency, and support healthy living. Explore practical solutions for a resilient, eco-friendly home.

Todd Rothstein: PH Simplicity IS Affordability

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Discover Todd Rothstein's insights on Passive House design, highlighting how simplicity leads to affordability and energy efficiency for sustainable living based on proven building practices.

Housing Improvement for Whistler Resort

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Discover effective housing improvement strategies for Whistler Resort. Learn about sustainable building, energy efficiency, and modern solutions for enhancing resort housing quality and community living.

James Geppner: RetrofitNY NYSERDA

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Discover how James Geppner and RetrofitNY, supported by NYSERDA, are driving sustainable retrofits in New York. Learn about innovative passive house solutions for energy-efficient building upgrades.

Amy Egerter & Martha Campbell: Realize, Rocky Mountain Institute

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Discover how Amy Egerter and Martha Campbell are advancing sustainable architecture at the Rocky Mountain Institute, focusing on passive house design, energy efficiency, and innovative building practices.

Jesse Thompson: Six Lessons

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Discover six key lessons from Jesse Thompson on designing sustainable, energy-efficient Passive Houses. Learn practical tips for green building, modern architecture, and improved home performance.

Passive House In Mexico: Marisa Egea and Elena Reyes

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Descubre cómo Marisa Egea y Elena Reyes implementan el estándar Passive House en México, optimizando eficiencia energética, confort y sostenibilidad para construcciones modernas y ecológicas.

The Happy Hour Lowdown: Artscape Edition

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Discover highlights from the Happy Hour Artscape Edition, exploring innovative sustainable architecture, passive house design strategies, and the latest trends shaping eco-friendly building communities.

The Heights: Gesa Zellermann and Scott Kennedy, Cornerstone Architects

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Discover insights from the Global Passive House Happy Hour featuring The Heights, highlighting sustainable architecture trends, energy-efficient design, and innovative passive house solutions for modern living.

Multifamily Passive House in Vancouver Dedicated to Indigenous Residence

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Explore how a Vancouver multifamily Passive House, dedicated to Indigenous residents, sets a new standard for sustainable, energy-efficient housing and community-driven green building solutions.

Passive House Pilots Completed in Mexico

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Discover completed passive house pilot projects in Mexico, showcasing sustainable design, energy efficiency, and innovative building trends. Learn about the impact of passive house standards locally.

A Resilient Senior Community

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Discover how resilient passive house design creates safer, energy-efficient senior communities. Learn sustainable solutions for healthy, comfortable senior living with long-term climate resilience.

Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre Passive Housing

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Discover how Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre advances sustainable living with Passive House standards. Explore features, benefits, and innovations in Indigenous green building solutions.

Passive House Under the Radar

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Discover how Passive House design is gaining momentum worldwide. Learn about its benefits, energy efficiency, and sustainable building trends that make it a smart choice for modern living.

Sendero Verde: New York, New York

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Discover Sendero Verde in New York, an innovative affordable housing project built to Passive House standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Explore its design, impact, and green features.

Catalyzing Zero-Carbon Retrofits

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Discover practical strategies and innovative solutions for zero carbon retrofits in buildings, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonization to support climate goals and green building trends.

Carbon-neutral Architecture—A Progress Report

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Explore the latest progress in carbon neutral architecture, sustainable building strategies, and eco-friendly design. Learn how innovative solutions are shaping the future of green construction.

Ken Soble Tower

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Discover how the Ken Soble Tower sets new standards in sustainable retrofits with the EnerPHit Passive House approach, showcasing energy efficiency, healthy living, and innovative green building techniques.

Dennis Wedlick: Rural Build Iniative

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Discover Dennis Wedlick’s Rural Build Initiative, promoting sustainable, energy-efficient Passive House design in rural communities. Learn about innovative green building solutions and eco-friendly architecture.

Evolving Practices of Onion Flats

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Discover how Onion Flats pioneers sustainable architecture with innovative Passive House design. Explore evolving building practices and cutting-edge energy-efficient solutions in modern construction.

Goldsmith Street Passive House Development Wins Prestigious Riba Stirling Prize 2019

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Discover how Goldsmith Street, a groundbreaking passive house development, won the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize in 2019 for its sustainable design and energy-efficient social housing innovation.

Natalie Leonard, Passive Design Solutions: Bringing Passive House to the Mainstream

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Discover how Natalie Leonard and Passive Design Solutions are advancing passive house concepts, making sustainable, energy-efficient homes more accessible and mainstream across North America.

Passive House Policy Summit

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Discover insights from the Passive House Policy Summit, exploring sustainable building solutions, energy efficiency trends, and policy innovations shaping the future of green architecture.

Reid Rowland: Energy Star to Passive

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Discover how Reid Rowland transitioned from building Energy Star homes to Passive House standards. Learn about sustainable design, energy efficiency, and the Passive House movement.

Parkdale Landing EnerPHit

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Discover how Parkdale Landing achieved EnerPHit certification through passive house retrofitting in Hamilton, Ontario. Explore strategies for sustainable building renovations and energy efficiency.

Doig River Culture Center Passive House Project

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Discover the Doig River Culture Center Passive House Project, showcasing sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, and indigenous community engagement in modern building design.

Indwell's Affordable Passive House Portfolio in Ontario

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Discover how Indwell's affordable Passive House projects in Ontario set new standards for sustainable housing. Explore their innovative portfolio focused on energy efficiency and community well-being.

Nuutsumuut Lelum Affordable Multifamily Passive House in Canada

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Discover how Nuutsumuut Lelum sets a new standard for affordable multifamily Passive House design in Canada, offering energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthier living for communities.

Resilience in Canada

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Discover how Passive House design enhances resilience in Canadian homes, addressing climate challenges and energy efficiency while supporting sustainable building practices for a healthier future.

Restorative Climate Justice and Passive House | Bomee Jung

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Explore how restorative climate justice intersects with Passive House design in Bomee Jung's article, highlighting sustainable building solutions and equitable climate action for healthier communities.

High School to Affordable Housing

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Discover how transforming unused high schools into affordable housing supports sustainable communities. Learn about adaptive reuse, urban revitalization, and innovative housing solutions.

Sunflower Social Housing Project

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Explore the Sunflower Social Housing Project, a showcase of sustainable, energy-efficient passive house design in affordable housing. Learn about its innovation, impact, and green building techniques.

Passive Housing for Climate Refugees | Temporal.haus Venice Biennial 2021

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Discover how passive housing solutions offer sustainable, energy-efficient shelter for climate refugees. Explore innovative designs featured at the Venice Biennale 2021 and their global impact.

Harbor Village Affordable Housing

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Discover how Harbor Village sets a new standard in affordable housing with energy-efficient Passive House design, sustainable building, and community-focused living for a healthier future.

Rheingold Senior Residence Balanced Passive House

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Discover how Rheingold Senior Residence achieves balanced Passive House standards for sustainable, energy-efficient senior living. Explore its innovative design and environmental benefits.

Affordable High Performance Design in Western Alabama

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Explore how affordable high-performance Passive House design is transforming homes in Western Alabama. Learn about energy-efficient solutions that balance cost, comfort, and sustainability.

Integrating Mitigation and Adaptation

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Explore how integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies can boost building resilience, enhance energy efficiency, and support sustainable Passive House design for a greener future.

1000+ Passive House Apartments in Spain

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Discover the rise of Passive House apartments in Spain with insights on energy-efficient design, sustainable architecture, and eco-friendly living in over 1,000 new residential units.

Putman Family YWCA Housing Opens Doors in Ontario

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Discover how YWCA Housing in Ontario is enhancing affordable, sustainable living with innovative Passive House design, supporting community well-being and the latest green building trends.

Decarbonized Homes, Healthier Communities

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Discover how decarbonized homes promote healthier communities by reducing emissions, improving indoor air quality, and supporting sustainable living with Passive House design strategies.

A Tale of Two Alabama Homes

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Discover how two Alabama homes embrace sustainable living and energy efficiency with Passive House design. Learn key strategies for reducing energy use and achieving comfort in any climate.

Harvey West Studios

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Discover how Harvey West Studios achieved exceptional energy efficiency and comfort with Passive House standards. Explore design insights, sustainable building practices, and innovative solutions.

Kingsland Commons to Give New Life to Greenpoint Hospital

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Discover how Kingsland Commons is transforming the historic Greenpoint Hospital site with sustainable, passive house design, offering modern affordable housing and revitalizing the Brooklyn community.

From Humble Beginnings to High Performance

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Discover how sustainable design transforms homes from humble beginnings to high-performance efficiency. Explore Passive House principles, energy-saving tips, and real-world success stories.

Dakota Completes First Affordable Housing Community in Hudson, NH

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Discover how Dakota completed Hudson, NH's first affordable housing community, featuring sustainable Passive House design to boost energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term affordability.

Hobson Place: PH Supportive Housing in Seattle

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Discover how Hobson Place PH uses Passive House design to deliver energy-efficient, supportive housing in Seattle. Explore sustainable building practices and the benefits for residents and communities.

Hobson Place—A Vital Housing Resource

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Discover how Hobson Place integrates Passive House principles for energy-efficient, sustainable housing. Explore innovative building features, design strategies, and eco-friendly solutions.

A Developer’s Perspective: Transforming Communities with Passive House

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Discover how Passive House design is revolutionizing communities from a developer’s viewpoint. Learn about sustainable building, energy efficiency, and modern green architecture innovations.

Putting Passive House in The Loop

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Discover how integrating Passive House design with smart building technology enhances energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in modern architecture. Learn more in this in-depth article.

Affordable Multi-Family Passive House: A Denser Path to Clean

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Discover how affordable multi-family Passive House design supports sustainable living, energy efficiency, and clean urban development with practical solutions for denser, eco-friendly communities.

Tomo House Offers Missing Middle Solutions in Vancouver

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Discover how Tomo House provides innovative missing middle housing solutions in Vancouver, promoting sustainable living through energy-efficient Passive House design and community-focused development.

Salem Heights Apartments Retrofit: Old Apartments Made Healthy

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Discover how Salem Heights Apartments underwent a sustainable retrofit, transforming outdated apartments into healthier, energy-efficient homes with Passive House design, cost savings, and improved comfort.

A Breath of Fresh Air in the Bronx

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Discover 425 Grand Concourse, a Bronx high-rise offering affordable, sustainable housing with Passive House certification and community-focused amenities.

Brownsville Passive House to Offer Stability for the Unhoused

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Discover how the Brownsville Passive House Project promotes affordable, sustainable housing and energy efficiency, offering long-term stability for unhoused residents in the community.

Iconic Retrofits Bring Passive House to Brooklyn, NYC | Massive Passive

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Discover how iconic retrofits are transforming Brooklyn with Passive House standards.

Challenges Become Opportunities in Salem

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Discover how Salem is transforming building challenges into opportunities with innovative passive house solutions for energy-efficient, sustainable living and greener urban development.

Passive Construction Plays Central Role in Brownsville Revitalization

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Discover how passive construction is revitalizing Brownsville, improving energy efficiency and sustainable urban development while supporting affordable housing and a greener future for the community.

Bringing High-Performance Building to Highbridge

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Discover how high-performance building techniques are transforming Highbridge with energy-efficient Passive House standards, sustainable design strategies, and improved indoor comfort for modern living.

INSIDE NYC's New Affordable Eco High-Rise

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Discover how NYC’s latest affordable eco high-rise sets new standards for sustainable urban living. Explore green technologies, Passive House principles, and inclusive housing solutions.

A Blueprint to Decarbonize Affordable Housing

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Discover a practical guide to decarbonizing affordable housing with sustainable design strategies, clean energy solutions, and policy insights for greener, healthier communities.

Hope Rises in Brownsville: Trauma-Informed Passive House

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Discover how sustainable design and Passive House principles are transforming Brownsville. Explore green building trends and community impact in this inspiring story of hope and innovation.

How Healthy Housing Can Help Rebuild Lives

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Discover how healthy housing solutions promote well-being, energy efficiency, and sustainable communities. Learn how better home design can support recovery, resilience, and improved quality of life.

Reimagining a Harlem Marketplace

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Explore how sustainable design and community engagement are transforming a Harlem marketplace. Discover innovative passive house solutions that support local culture and eco-friendly urban development.

Refreshing a Local Icon Into Clean, Green Affordable Housing at Bank Lofts

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Discover how Bank Lofts transformed a historic local icon into clean, green, and affordable housing. Learn about sustainable design, energy efficiency, and innovative urban living solutions.

Fast Tenant-in-Place Passive House Retrofit with Energiesprong

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Discover how Energiesprong enables fast, tenant-in-place Passive House retrofits, improving building energy efficiency and sustainability without disruption. Learn about innovative retrofit solutions.

You Can Make Socially Responsible, Green, Affordable Housing

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Discover practical strategies for creating socially responsible, green, and affordable housing. Learn about sustainable building, energy-efficient design, and inclusive communities for a better future.

A Celebration of Longevity and Resiliency

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Discover how passive house design promotes longevity and resiliency in buildings. Learn sustainable strategies for energy efficiency, durability, and comfort in eco-friendly homes that stand the test of time.

Repurposing the Commons in Lake Oswego

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Discover how repurposing The Commons in Lake Oswego supports sustainable design and community spaces. Learn about eco-friendly renovations and innovative Passive House principles in urban redevelopment.

Mission Driven Passive House: Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons | Project of the Month | PHA Live

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Discover how the Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons showcases sustainable design in affordable housing. Explore mission-driven Passive House strategies recognized by PHA Live for energy efficiency.

Pathways to Affordable Electrification: Geothermal, Passive House, and Beyond | Next Up! | PHA Live

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Explore practical solutions for affordable home electrification, from geothermal systems to Passive House standards. Learn sustainable strategies and innovations for modern, energy-efficient living.

Meadowbrook Lane: A Sustainable Affordable Housing Initiative

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Discover Meadowbrook Lane, a sustainable affordable housing initiative using Passive House standards to deliver energy-efficient, eco-friendly homes. Learn how green building benefits communities.

Vienna House: Designing a Resilient Community

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Discover how Vienna House applies passive house principles to create resilient and sustainable communities. Explore innovative green architecture and energy-efficient design for future-ready living.

All Electric Affordable Senior Housing at 819 Grand Street | Project of the Month | PHA Live!

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Discover how the 819 Grand Street Project delivers all-electric, affordable senior housing with Passive House standards, highlighting energy-efficient design and sustainable living for modern communities.

Kenzi- Sizzling All Electric | Construction Tech | PHA Live!

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Discover how Kenzi Sizzling leverages all-electric construction technology for sustainable building. Explore Passive House innovations and cutting-edge eco-friendly solutions in this detailed article.

Small Scale Residential | 101 Series | PHA Live!

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Discover the essentials of small-scale residential passive house design in this 101 series article. Learn energy-efficient strategies, key principles, and modern trends for eco-friendly home building.

Susie Clemens House: Simplicity Meets Performance in Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Discover how the Susie Clemens House in Southeastern Pennsylvania blends minimalist design with high-performance Passive House standards for energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainable living.

Building of Excellence Award-Winner Selfhelp Expands Flushing Campus with Kissena House

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Kissena House will bring over 110 units of affordable and resilient senior housing to eastern Queens.

Creating a Safe Harbor in Newburgh

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A Round Five winner of NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence Competition designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, 77 William Street will bring 46 units of affordable housing to Newburgh, NY.

Scaling Deep Energy Retrofits in Boston

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Located in Allston Brighton, Hano Homes is a cluster of 10 rowhomes that recently underwent a deep energy retrofit using a strategy that relies on super-insulated exterior retrofit packages and systems electrification.

Inclusive by Design: Mass Timber Meets Social Mission at Vancouver’s 981 Davie

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The 17-story Passive House tower will soon offer 154 units of housing and community spaces to support Vancouver's 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Underutilized East Village Parking Lot to Be Transformed Into Affordable Passive House Building

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The E. 5th Street parking lot is being redeveloped by a constellation of community and non-profit organizations.

Passive House Podcast Ep 15: Andy Marlow, Passivhaus Design & Construct

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Matthew interviews Andy Marlow of Passivhaus Design & Construct about design, sustainability and affordability in the pursuit of Passive House in Australia.

Passive House Podcast Ep 19: Sangeetha Sambandam, WRT

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Zack interviews Sangeetha Sambandam of WRT about her journey to PH and the big affordable housing projects she's got underway.

Passive House Podcast Ep 23: Dennis Wedlick, BarlisWedlick Architects

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Zack interviews Dennis Wedlick, FAIA, award-winning architect and pioneer of harnessing Passive House design to combat energy poverty in rural New York.

Passive House Podcast Ep 33: Ya'el Santopinto, ERA Architects

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Guest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy speak with Ya'el Santopinto about urban policies and the shape of cities, tower renewal, and the preservation of vital rental housing.

Passive House Podcast Ep 34: Beverly Craig, MassCEC

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Zack interviews Passive House policy leader and accelerator Beverly Craig, Senior Project Manager of Low and Moderate Income Programs at Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC).

Passive House Podcast Ep. 39: Bomee Jung, Topsight Advisors

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Bomee Jung explores climate action in buildings, affordable housing’s role in redefining “housing quality” (Passive House), and how Passive House practitioners can advance racial equity in the AEC industry.

Passive House Podcast Ep 43: Meleny Thomas, South Baltimore Community Land Trust

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Meleny Thomas, executive director of SBCLT, shares their mission for community-led development and why she chose Passive House for their first project of 10 new homes.

Bonus Episode: John Woelfling at PhiusCon 2021

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Zack interviews John Woelfling, principal at Dattner Architects, at the PhiusCon 2021 conference.

Passive House Podcast Ep 77: Pablo Sepulveda, Aurecon

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Matthew interviews Australia-based architect Pablo Sepulveda, of the engineering and design firm Aurecon, about his work on the pioneering Ngā Kāinga Anamata pilot social housing project in Auckland, New Zealand.

Passive House Podcast Ep 87: Ryan Cassidy, RiseBoro Communitiy Partnership

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Zack interviews Ryan Cassidy, Director of Sustainability & Construction for RiseBoro Community Partnership in New York City.

Passive House Podcast Ep 92: AJ Patton, 548 Capital

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Zack interviews AJ Patton, Managing Partner & CEO of 548 Capital and 2019 recipient of the Energy News 40 Under 40 Award for his impact on America’s transition to a clean economy.

Passive House Podcast Ep 95: Julie Klump, POAH

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Zack visits the Salem Heights Passive House retrofit project to interview Julie Klump, Vice President for Design and Building Performance at POAH (Preservation of Affordable Housing).

Passive House Podcast Ep 96: Michelle Apigian, ICON Architecture

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In the latest installment from his recent visit to Massachusetts, Zack visits the Cambridge Finch Passive House affordable project to interview Michelle Apigian, Associate Principal at ICON Architecture

Passive House Podcast Ep. 105: Scott Kennedy, Cornerstone Architecture

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Zack interviews Scott Kennedy, Partner at Cornerstone Architecture in Vancouver, British Columbia. Scott is a leading exponent of multifamily Passive House design, trailblazing the approach in Vancouver and championing the adoption of Passive House across Canada.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 108: Carmel Pratt, Bright Power

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Zack interviews Carmel Pratt, VP at Bright Power in New York City, about her work delivering affordable multifamily Passive House projects in the city.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 109: Enda McDonagh, Montgomery Sisam Architects

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Matthew interviews Enda McDonagh, Certified Passive House Consultant and principal at Montgomery Sisam Architects in Toronto, Canada.

Bonus Episode: John Woelfling of Dattner Architects at PhiusCon 2022

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In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Podcast cohost Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews keynote speaker John Woelfling of Dattner Architects.

Bonus Episode: Julie Klump of POAH at PhiusCon 2022

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In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's Director of Publications Mary James interviews keynote speaker Julie Klump of POAH.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 136: Kara Haggerty Wilson, Onion Flats

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Passive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Kara Haggerty Wilson, Project Manager at Onion Flats Architecture. They speak about her start with Passive House, the firm's transition from development to delivering architectural solutions for projects in a wide range of climates, and particularly the exciting and innovative work the firm is doing to implement large-scale deep energy retrofits in Massachusetts.

Bonus Episode: Sean Botham, CityHousing Hamilton (PHCC 2023)

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Sean Botham of CityHousing Hamilton.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 144: Emily Smith, Re:Vision Architecture

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In the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Emily Smith, Sustainability Consultant at Re:Vision Architecture, located in Philadelphia, PA. Emily is a LEED Accredited Professional, HERS Rater and PHIUS+ Rater.