2 Day WUFI Passive Training
This course is intended for those who would like to revisit the basics or would like to explore more advanced aspects of the software.
By John Loercher – 10/11/2019
Certification
Adding a Window Seasonal Net Energy Balance Calculator to the PHPP
Adding window net-energy calculations to a PHPP
By Ed May – 08/25/2019
ASTM Symposia Paper on Whole Building Envelope Air Leakage Testing
Two Project Case Studies and the Lessons They Teach about Whole Building Envelope Air Leakage Testing
By Craig Stevenson – 10/31/2019
Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive Townhomes
Columbia County Habitat for Humanity built a pair of townhomes to develop a cost-justified Passive House prototype design for future projects.
By Jordan Dentz – 03/26/2019
Follow a Passive House Plus build off grid in Colorado
Colorado First Passive House Break Ground
By Andrew Michler – 10/15/2019
Here's another important crosswalk, between Passivhaus and the International Living Future Institute
The partnership between the Passivhaus Institut and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), the organization behind the living building challenge.
By Lloyd Alter – 08/12/2019
How Do You Get a Passive House Certification?
So you want a certified Passive House? Whats the next step....
By Ed May – 01/25/2019
ILFI and Passive House Announce New Crosswalk
Buildings that design to the PH standard and pursue ZE not only have the best chance of achieving ZE, but if successful, are the ultimate low energy buildings.
By International Living Future Institute – 08/16/2019
Measured Performance of Four Passive Houses on Three Sites in New York State
All 3 Passive Houses used less energy than similarly sized homes built to the NYSECC. However, energy consumption was 24%-82% higher than predicted PHPP models.
By Jordan Dentz – 03/01/2019
NAPHN Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training, Minneapolis, Nov. 12-16
Spread the News! PHMN (an NAPHN Chapter) are excited to offer the Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training in Minneapolis on Nov 12-16.
By North American Passive House Network – 10/03/2019
NAPHN Policy Resource Guide
Exploring The Bright Spots of Passive House Policy
By North American Passive House Network – 07/23/2019
NAPHN19 Passive House Conference: Build the World We Want
NAPHN19 Passive House Conference: Build the World We Want, June 27-28, in NYC. NAPHN and NYPH are bringing sessions focused on low-carbon building
By North American Passive House Network – 06/24/2019
PH Rocky Mountains Monthly online meeting 10/8: Tim McDonald
Tim will be sharing his experience completing Passive House Certified multifamily buildings in Pennsylvania.
By Andrew Michler – 10/01/2019
The First Certified Passive House in Southeast Asia – Star Garments Innovation Center
The First Certified Passive House in Southeast Asia – Star Garments Innovation Center
By Steven Winter Associates – 06/10/2019
The First Passive House
We have been often asked - where was the first Passive House. This article from iPHA not only the answers the question, but also interviews Dr. Wolfgang Feist.
By Michael Ingui – 05/21/2019
The Power of Existing Buildings--Forward By Dr. Wolfgang Feist
The Power of Existing Buildings explains how to realize the potential of existing buildings and make them perform like new.
By Craig Stevenson – 08/10/2019
UNTANGLING THE CLIMATE MOBILIZATION ACT
The Passive House building standard is the surest path to compliance with NYC's building emission caps for 2030 and beyond.
By Asok Thirunavukarasu – 05/15/2019
USING SKETCHUP TO MANAGE ROOM DATA FOR PASSIVE HOUSE MODELING
Using Sketchup to embed, manage and report out building information for Passive House energy modeling
By Ed May – 06/24/2019
VISUALIZING PHPP WINDOW ENERGY BALANCE DATA IN SKETCHUP
Linking PHPP calculated values back to a DesignPH Sketchup model for visualization and error checking
By Ed May – 07/01/2019
When the Rubber Meets the Road
Identifying Passive House air tightness requirements and its application in the Cornell Tech building.
By Steven Winter Associates – 02/27/2019