Health & IAQ

Why Build A Passive House?

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Discover the benefits of passive amenities in sustainable architecture. Learn how features like natural lighting and ventilation enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and well-being in modern buildings.

Measuring a Healthy Home

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Discover practical ways to measure a healthy home with the latest tips on air quality, humidity, and ventilation. Learn how to create a comfortable, energy-efficient, and sustainable living space.

Risky Choices When Buying a Home: It's No Game

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Discover common risky choices when buying a home and learn how to avoid costly mistakes. Get expert tips on smart home buying decisions for a safer, financially sound investment.

STUDY: Air Quality in Passive House Schools Supports Learning

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Discover how improved indoor air quality in passive house schools enhances learning and well-being. Explore research findings on sustainable education environments and student performance.

Bill Hayward: Hayward Score Data and Health in Passive House Homes

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Discover insights from Bill Hayward on how Hayward Score data links indoor air quality and occupant health in Passive House homes. Learn about healthier living trends and sustainable building practices.

Passive House on the Frontlines: Wildfire Smoke & Indoor Air Quality

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Discover how Passive House design protects indoor air quality during wildfire smoke events. Learn about energy-efficient building solutions for healthier, safer homes and resilient living.

EPA Indoor airPLUS v2 Webinar

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Discover the key updates in EPA Indoor airPLUS Version 2 and learn how improved indoor air quality standards enhance energy-efficient, healthy home building in line with modern sustainability trends.

Compartmentalization by any other name…

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Explore the importance of compartmentalization in Passive House design. Learn how airtight construction, energy efficiency, and modern building standards enhance comfort and indoor air quality.

Ventilating for Healthy Indoor Environments

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Discover effective passive house ventilation strategies for maintaining healthy indoor air quality. Learn how to optimize home ventilation to enhance comfort, wellbeing, and energy efficiency.

Support for Climate Act Legislation in NYS Budget Bill

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Discover how Passive House design supports New York State Climate Act goals with energy-efficient strategies, sustainable building practices, and solutions for a low-carbon future.

Real-World Benefits of a Passive House Retrofit

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Discover the real-world benefits of a passive house retrofit, including improved energy efficiency, lower utility bills, enhanced comfort, and sustainability for your home. Learn more with expert insights.

Healthy Materials: Up-Level Your Interiors & Passive House Projects

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Discover how healthy materials can transform your interiors and enhance passive house projects. Learn about sustainable, non-toxic options for healthier, eco-friendly home design and construction.

Wildfire Smoke Puts High-Performance NYC Buildings to the Test

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Discover how high-performance buildings in NYC are tested by wildfire smoke. Learn about sustainable design, indoor air quality, and resilience in urban environments amid rising climate challenges.

Leading with Humanity: Passive Interior Design

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Discover how human-centered passive interior design combines sustainability and wellness to create comfortable, energy-efficient living spaces. Explore expert tips and trends for mindful home design.

How Does Passive House Construction Impact Indoor Air Quality?

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Discover how Passive House construction improves indoor air quality by reducing pollutants and enhancing ventilation. Learn key benefits for healthier, energy-efficient living environments.

Getting the WELLness into the Passive House

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Discover how Passive House design enhances wellness by improving indoor air quality, comfort, and energy efficiency. Learn practical tips for creating healthy, sustainable living spaces.

Avoiding Health Problems with Better Housing

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Discover the benefits of deep retrofits for homes and buildings. Learn how energy-efficient upgrades increase property value, reduce costs, and support sustainability in modern construction.

Clearing the Air: Passive Principles and Mental Health

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New research explores how long-term exposure to elevated levels of particulate matter can adversely affect not just cardiovascular health, but also mental health. Can passive building strategies offer a solution?

What If Buildings Could Make Us Healthier?

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Emu Passive's Dilianny Espinoza explores the health benefits of the Passive House building standard.

MAP Reports on Healthy Materials for Multifamily Construction

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning's report, “From Standard to Safe," analyzes how teams can incorporate less toxic materials into high-performance projects.

Passive House Podcast Ep 40: Petra Wörner, wörner traxler richter

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Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with architect Petra Wörner, managing partner of wörner traxler richter, about heading up the design of the world’s first hospital targeting the international PH standard.

Bonus Episode: Ilka Cassidy at PhiusCon 2021

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Zack interviews Ilka Cassidy, frequent guest cohost of the Passive House Podcast and co-founder of Holzraum System, at the PhiusCon 2021 conference.

158: Managing Indoor Air Quality for Better Health, Stephanie Taylor

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Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James sit down with Dr. Stephanie Taylor, the CEO and Founder of Building 4 Health Inc.