Commercial, Institutional, & Other

The Carrick Library

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Discover how The Carrick Library sets a benchmark in sustainable design with Passive House principles, energy efficiency, and modern architecture to create an inspiring, eco-friendly community hub.

Cold Climate Passive Auto Dealership

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Discover how passive house design optimizes energy efficiency in cold climate auto dealerships. Learn about sustainable building, cost savings, and green architecture for modern car showrooms.

Putting Faith into Action

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Discover how sustainable architecture and faith intersect in this article exploring Passive House design, energy efficiency, and real-world examples of communities leading eco-friendly living.

Interview: Deborah Moelis and Lois Arena, Passive House's Dynamic High Rise Duo

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Discover insights from Deborah Moelis and Lois Arena as they discuss innovative strategies for sustainable high-rise design and Passive House standards in this exclusive interview for green building enthusiasts.

10 Passive Houses That Are Not Houses

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Discover 10 unique passive house projects that go beyond traditional homes, including schools, offices, and community buildings. Explore innovative sustainable design and energy efficiency ideas.

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.

The Architectural Record Examines Three Different Types of Passive House Projects

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Discover how three unique Passive House projects are shaping sustainable architecture. Explore innovative designs and energy-efficient solutions in modern green building practices.

Andrew Peel: Designing and Building the 1st Passive House Car Dealership

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Discover how Andrew Peel achieved Canada's first Passive House car dealership. Learn about sustainable design, energy efficiency, and innovative building techniques for eco-friendly automotive spaces.

Juhee Lee & James Hartford: Historic Passive House Retrofit

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Discover insights from Juhee Lee and James Hartford on a historic Passive House retrofit at Global Passive House Happy Hour. Explore energy-efficient retrofitting and sustainable architecture best practices.

Lois Arena: Passive *Not* House

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Discover insights from Lois Arena on why the Passive House standard goes beyond just houses. Learn about sustainable building, energy efficiency, and the future of green architecture in this expert article.

Bridging the Gap Using Passive House

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Discover how Passive House design bridges the gap to sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. Explore innovative strategies for greener construction and lower energy costs in modern architecture.

Throw More Tantrums

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Discover why expressing and understanding emotions, even through tantrums, is vital for mental well-being. Learn practical tips for healthy communication and emotional growth for all ages.

Marius Șoflete: Largest PH Office Building in Eastern Europe

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Discover how Marius Soflete designed the largest Passive House-certified office building in Eastern Europe, highlighting sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, and innovative green building trends.

Sri Lanka Passive House Garment Factory

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Discover how a Sri Lankan garment factory adopts Passive House standards to boost energy efficiency, sustainability, and worker comfort. Learn about innovative green building solutions in Sri Lanka.

Standout Passive Office Takes Shape in Boston

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Discover how a new passive office in Boston is setting standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovative design in commercial buildings with the latest green construction trends.

Urban Passive House, Episode 1: INFILL

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Discover how passive house principles are applied in urban infill projects. Explore sustainable design strategies, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly building solutions for city environments.

A (passive house) Tower Revolution: a Disruptor Goes Up in Boston

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Discover how a groundbreaking passive house tower in Boston is reshaping sustainable urban living with energy-efficient design, innovative green technology, and eco-friendly construction practices.

Cidery Celebrates Holistic Agriculture and Architecture

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Discover how a cidery integrates holistic agriculture and sustainable architecture to promote eco-friendly practices and regenerative farming, blending tradition with modern green building trends.

Winthrop Center: Leading an Evolution in Office Space

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Discover how Winthrop Center is transforming office space with energy-efficient design, sustainability, and innovative work environments at the forefront of modern building trends.

Six & Kane: First EnerPhit Plus Commercial Building in the United States

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Discover how Six & Kane became the first EnerPHit Plus certified commercial building in the United States, setting new standards in energy efficiency, sustainability, and passive house retrofit design.

INSIDE Boston's New High-Performance Skyscraper

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Discover how Boston’s newest skyscraper sets a benchmark in sustainable design with Passive House standards, innovative technologies, and high-performance energy efficiency for modern urban living.

Can a WAREHOUSE be a Passive House?

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Discover if a warehouse can meet Passive House standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Learn key design strategies, benefits, and challenges for industrial buildings today.

Net-Zero Retrofit to Rise in Troy

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Discover how Troy is embracing sustainable building with a net-zero retrofit project that improves energy efficiency, lowers carbon footprints, and promotes eco-friendly living for future-ready communities.

History Meets Energy Efficiency

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Discover how historic architecture and modern passive house design combine for superior energy efficiency. Learn about sustainable building practices preserving heritage and reducing energy use.

Building a High-Performance Treehouse

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Discover how to build a high-performance treehouse with sustainable materials, energy-efficient design, and modern passive house techniques. Learn eco-friendly tips for a smarter treehouse build.

Building Science and Resiliency Take Center Stage at Appalachian Energy Summit

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Discover how building science and resiliency shape sustainable solutions at the Appalachian Energy Summit. Explore expert insights on energy efficiency and modern green construction trends.

New York Creates Program with $25 Million in New Funding for Clean, High-Performance Building Projects

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Administered by NYSERDA, the funding prioritizes cost-effective, regionally significant commercial building projects across the state.

Passive House Podcast Ep 3: Graeme Verhulst, Waymark Architecture

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Matthew interviews Graeme Verhulst, principal of Waymark Architecture and one of the earliest adopters of Passive House design in Canada.

Passive House Podcast Ep 21: Lois Arena, Steven Winter Associates

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Zack interviews Lois Arena, North American PH pioneer and director of PH Services at Steven Winter Associates.

Passive House Podcast Ep 94: Brad Mahoney, MP Boston

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In this Fourth of July episode, Zack interviews Brad Mahoney, Director of Sustainable Development at MP Boston, about his firm's revolutionary development work in the heart of Boston.

159: Building New Zealand’s First Passive House Office with Bryce Dunlop

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Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Bryce Dunlop, a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and Managing Director of Dunlop Builders, based in New Zealand.

Living Libations Headquarters

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Tantrum Passive House

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WOOD INNOVATION RESEARCH LAB

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Prince George, British Columbia

Austrian Social Insurance Companies in Vienna

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The administration building of the "umbrella association of the Austrian. Social Security ”has been subjected to a general overhaul.

The Distillery North

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The Distillery North is a Passive House-certified residential development in South Boston, Massachusetts with 28 rental units, a street-level commercial space, and a locally-owned diner.