Multifamily

Embracing Cliffside Challenges

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Discover expert insights on designing and building passive houses on challenging cliffside terrains. Explore sustainable architecture solutions and innovative construction strategies for unique landscapes.

Pax Futura

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Discover how Pax Futura, a Passive House-certified apartment building in Seattle, sets new standards for sustainable urban living with innovative energy-efficient design and eco-friendly construction.

The Rural Build

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Discover essential insights and sustainable strategies for rural passive house construction. Learn how to achieve energy efficiency, comfort, and modern design in remote locations with our expert guide.

Mixed-Use Building Rises in Midtown Manhattan

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Discover how a new mixed-use building in Midtown Manhattan sets a benchmark for sustainable design, blending residential, commercial, and eco-friendly features in the heart of New York City.

Multifamily Moisture Control

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Discover effective moisture control strategies for multifamily Passive House buildings. Learn best practices for improving indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and long-term durability.

Radiance Cohousing

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Discover how Radiance Cohousing in Saskatoon applies Passive House principles to achieve sustainable, energy-efficient community living. Learn about design strategies, benefits, and real-world results.

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.

New York’s Path to Scaling Up Passive House

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Discover how New York is advancing sustainable architecture with Passive House standards. Learn about policy, innovation, and the strategies driving large-scale green building adoption in the city.

Insights from Brussels: Decarbonizing Our Built Environment

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Discover key insights from Brussels on decarbonising the built environment. Learn about sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and low-carbon strategies shaping the future of green buildings.

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.

A Tweetstorm Primer on Vancouver, BC's Remarkable Passive House Uptake

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Discover how Vancouver, BC is leading sustainable building trends with its rapid Passive House adoption. Explore key insights and local strategies driving energy-efficient homes in this detailed primer.

TarsemHaus Townhouses

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Discover the Tarsemhaus Townhouses, an energy-efficient townhouse project designed to Passive House standards. Learn how innovative design and sustainability meet modern urban living needs.

Baxt Ingui Receives Building Excellence Award

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Discover how Baxt Ingui’s award-winning passive house design sets new standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy living, demonstrating the benefits of the Passive House building standard.

Interview with John Sarter of Grid Design

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Discover insights on sustainable architecture and renewable energy in this exclusive interview with John Sarter of Grid Design, focusing on passive house design and advanced green building solutions.

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.

Mike Fowler Shares Passive House Code Wins in Washington State

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Discover how Mike Fowler advanced Passive House standards in Washington State with insightful code updates and advocacy. Learn key strategies for high-performance, energy-efficient building.

Passive House: An Alternative compliance Path to Toronto Green Standard Tier 3

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Learn how the Passive House standard offers an alternative compliance path to meet Toronto Green Standard Tier 3 for sustainable building. Explore benefits, requirements, and key strategies.

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.

Designing Homes for the Post-Covid Era

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Discover how to design healthy, sustainable homes for the post-COVID era with insights on indoor air quality, flexible spaces, and passive house principles for modern, resilient living.

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.

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.

Michelle Apigian: Passive House Details for Multifamily Projects

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Discover practical Passive House details for multifamily projects from Michelle Apigian. Learn proven strategies for sustainable design, energy efficiency, and affordable housing solutions in modern 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.

Sunset Towers: How Recommissioning Leads to Large Energy Savings

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Discover how recommissioning at Sunset Towers results in significant energy savings and improved building performance, highlighting sustainable retrofit strategies for multi-unit residential buildings.

Ed May: Candela Lofts + Passive House "Jigs"

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Discover insights from Ed May on Candela Lofts. Explore Passive House strategies, sustainable building trends, and innovative energy-efficient design.

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.

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.

Aaron Swain: Solis in Seattle

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Discover insights from the Global Passive House Happy Hour featuring Aaron Swain, as he discusses Solis in Seattle and sustainable building trends in passive house design and construction.

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.

Sloan Ritchie and Brandon Nicholson: Pax Futura First PH Apartment in Seattle

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Discover how Sloan Ritchie and Brandon Nicholson developed Pax Futura, Seattle's first Passive House apartment building, setting a new standard for sustainable and energy-efficient urban living.

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 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.

The Heights: Case Study In Vancouver, BC

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Discover The Heights Passive House case study in Vancouver, BC. Explore sustainable building practices, energy-efficient design, and insights on modern passive house trends for eco-friendly living.

Michael Ingui, Baxt Ingui Architects: PH Plus Retrofit in NYC Landmark District

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Discover how architect Michael Ingui and Baxt Ingui Architects achieved a PH Plus retrofit in a NYC landmark district, blending passive house design, sustainability, and historic preservation in urban renovation.

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.

Stepwise Tower Retrofit

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Discover a practical guide to stepwise tower retrofit for energy efficiency. Learn modern passive house techniques, retrofit strategies, and sustainable building solutions for high-rise apartments.

Model CLT Multifamily in Boston

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Discover how CLT construction is shaping sustainable multifamily housing in Boston. Explore Passive House strategies, energy efficiency trends, and innovative design for urban developments.

Reaching for A Passive House Code: California's Nascent Adoption Journey

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Discover how California is advancing passive house standards, exploring challenges, benefits, and strategies for adopting energy-efficient building codes for a sustainable future in construction.

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.

Sandra Rohler: Little Mountain Cohousing

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Discover how Sandra Rohler applies Passive House principles at Little Mountain Cohousing, creating energy-efficient, sustainable homes and building community with innovative design and low-carbon living.

Washington Heights Multifamily Passive Building

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Explore the Washington Heights Multifamily Passive Building, a sustainable housing project showcasing energy-efficient design, green construction, and the benefits of passive house standards for urban living.

Sendero Verde Multifamily Passive House: Louis Koehl & Ryan Lobello

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Discover Sendero Verde, a groundbreaking multifamily Passive House project in NYC. Learn how architects Louis Koehl and Ryan LoBello advance sustainable building for healthy urban living.

Multifamily Passive House Incentive Programs for Low Income House | Bev Craig

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Discover multifamily Passive House incentive programs for low-income housing. Learn how BEV Craig supports energy-efficient, sustainable building for affordable, resilient communities.

Monadnock Construction: Multifamily Passive House

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Explore Monadnock Construction’s innovative approach to multifamily Passive House projects, focusing on sustainable building, energy efficiency, and green architecture for healthier urban living.

Designing for a Post Covid World with Passive House

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Discover how Passive House design creates healthier, energy-efficient buildings in a post-COVID world, supporting wellness, sustainability, and resilient architecture for future-ready living.

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.

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.

Multifamily Passive House Design and Construction in Vancouver

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Discover key strategies and best practices for multifamily Passive House design and construction in Vancouver. Learn how energy-efficient buildings support sustainability and comfortable urban living.

St. Marks Avenue 10-unit condominium in Crown Heights

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Discover the St. Marks Avenue 10-unit condominium in Crown Heights, featuring sustainable passive house design, energy-efficient living, and modern amenities in one of Brooklyn’s vibrant neighborhoods.

A Cooperative Retrofit

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Discover how cooperative retrofitting transforms existing buildings into energy-efficient homes using Passive House principles. Explore sustainable renovation strategies and benefits for communities.

Experiences in Large-Scale Retrofits

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Discover practical insights and expert strategies for large-scale passive house retrofits. Learn how to enhance building energy efficiency and sustainability with proven retrofit experiences and modern solutions.

Jon Jensen: Compartmentalization

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Discover expert insights on passive house compartmentalization by Jon Jensen. Learn best practices, energy efficiency benefits, and the latest air sealing trends in sustainable building design.

Northeast Multifamily Retrofit

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Discover how multifamily buildings in the Northeast can achieve energy efficiency through Passive House retrofit strategies. Explore proven solutions for sustainable housing and lower energy costs.

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.

Sol Lux Alpha—Carbon-Neutral Nanogrid Living

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Discover Sol Lux Alpha, a carbon neutral nanogrid living project leveraging solar energy and smart home technology for sustainable, energy-efficient urban living. Learn about green building innovation.

Bird’s Wing Passiv House + Duplex

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Discover the Bird's Wing Passive House Duplex, a sustainable and energy-efficient home design that features innovative architecture and eco-friendly materials for healthier, low-impact living.

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.

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.

Mass Timber Supports Mid-Rise Housing

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Discover how mass timber enhances mid-rise housing with sustainable, energy-efficient construction. Explore benefits, design trends, and why mass timber is shaping the future of urban development.

Puerto Madero in Cartagena, Colombia

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Descubre Puerto Madero en Cartagena, Colombia: un proyecto residencial innovador que combina sostenibilidad, diseño moderno y eficiencia energética en una de las zonas más exclusivas de la ciudad.

Plotting Retrofit Paths

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Explore effective retrofit strategies for homes aiming for Passive House standards. Learn step-by-step retrofit path planning, energy efficiency tips, and sustainable building insights.

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.

High-Performance, Multi-Family Building Envelopes with Ken Keifer of SIGA

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Discover expert insights on high-performance building envelopes for multi-family projects as Ken Keifer of SIGA discusses energy efficiency, passive house standards, and best practices for sustainable construction.

First & Templeton

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Discover how First and Templeton achieves Passive House standards with innovative design, energy-efficient strategies, and sustainable architecture for healthier, eco-friendly living environments.

Puerto Madero, Urban Development on the Outskirts of Cartagena, Colombia

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Descubre el desarrollo urbano de Puerto Madero en las afueras de Cartagena, Colombia. Explora cómo la arquitectura sostenible y la innovación transforman este destino en auge.

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.

Urban Passive House Episode 2: Cooper Park Commons

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Discover how Cooper Park Commons in Brooklyn is redefining sustainable urban living in Episode 2 of Urban Passive House. Explore innovative passive house design and energy-efficient solutions for cities.

Multifamily Highlights of 2022

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Discover standout multifamily Passive House projects from 2022, featuring innovative sustainable building designs, energy efficiency insights, and green architecture trends shaping the future of housing.

Building a Community That Gives Back

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Discover strategies for building a sustainable community that gives back. Learn how collaboration, social engagement, and effective leadership create lasting positive impact in your neighborhood.

Scale: Exploring the Extents of Passive House

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Discover how Passive House design scales from small homes to large buildings. Learn key strategies, challenges, and real-world examples to optimize energy efficiency at any size.

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: Challenges That Led to Opportunities

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Discover how overcoming challenges at Salem Heights led to innovative Passive House solutions. Learn about sustainable building trends and practical insights for energy-efficient construction.

Metro Vancouver Housing Retrofits

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Discover effective strategies for energy-efficient housing retrofits in Metro Vancouver. Learn about Passive House upgrades, incentives, and sustainable solutions for modernizing existing homes.

10 Steps to Designing a Multifamily Passive House

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Discover 10 essential steps to designing an energy-efficient multifamily passive house. Learn best practices, sustainable design tips, and construction strategies for high-performance green buildings.

Minimize, Maximize or Balance: Designing for Net Zero on an Urban Site

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Discover key strategies for achieving net zero energy in urban buildings. Learn how to minimize, maximize, or balance design elements for sustainable, efficient, and eco-friendly architecture.

Urban Passive House Episode 4: Charlotte of the Upper West Side

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Discover how Charlotte transformed her Upper West Side apartment into a sustainable urban Passive House. Learn energy-efficient home tips and real-life insights in this inspiring article.

Why Compartmentalization Is Trending in Multi-Family Passive House Construction

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Discover why compartmentalization is a growing trend in multi-family Passive House construction. Learn how airtight design improves energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainability in modern buildings.

Passive House Multi Family: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Discover essential best practices and valuable lessons learned in passive house multi-family design. Explore energy efficiency, sustainability, and proven strategies for successful eco-friendly buildings.

Passive House for Elderly Residents in Warm Climates: Meeting Unique Technical Challenges

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Discover how passive house design can enhance comfort and energy efficiency for elderly residents in warm climates. Learn about unique technical solutions and sustainable living in modern senior housing.

A Long-Term Investment in the Community

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Discover how passive house design offers a sustainable, energy-efficient solution that enhances community health and resilience. Learn the long-term benefits of green building investments.

Efficient Housing—Old and New: Densification Via New Construction and Retrofit

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Explore efficient housing solutions through new construction and retrofits. Learn how urban densification and sustainable building practices can upgrade existing homes and enhance city living.

Finch Cambridge: The New Green Era of Affordable Housing | Massive Passive

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Discover how Finch Cambridge is redefining sustainable and affordable housing using Passive House principles. Explore the future of green building and its impact on modern urban living.

Charlotte Becomes First Name in Passive House

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Discover how Charlotte leads in sustainable building by becoming the first city recognized for Passive House standards. Learn about energy efficiency trends and eco-friendly construction innovations.

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.

NYSERDA Early Design Support Helps Two MAP Projects Explore Novel Solutions

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Discover how early design support enabled two MAP projects to explore sustainable building options and energy efficiency in Passive House design, helping optimize performance and reduce costs.

The Pointe at Hills Farm: Design Insights & Construction Prep

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Discover key design insights and construction preparation tips for The Pointe at Hills Farm Passive House. Learn about sustainable building strategies and eco-friendly architecture for healthy, energy-efficient homes.

Making the case for ERV's in Multifamily Buildings

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Discover how energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) improve indoor air quality, boost energy efficiency, and support sustainability in multifamily buildings with this in-depth guide for building professionals.

A New Model for Affordable Passive House

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Discover an innovative model for affordable Passive House design. Learn practical strategies to achieve energy efficiency, sustainability, and comfort in housing while reducing construction costs.

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.

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.

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.

Passive Modular Case Study: Navigating Construction for Multifamily Projects

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Discover a case study on modular passive house construction for multifamily projects. Learn strategies for sustainable building, energy efficiency, and cost-effective design in modern housing developments.

Multifamily Highlights of 2024

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Explore the top multifamily Passive House projects of 2024, featuring innovative sustainable building techniques, energy efficiency, and modern green architecture shaping urban housing trends.

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.

Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill

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Discover how Bunker Hill is pioneering the large-scale adoption of Passive House building standards, exploring sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, and impactful urban development solutions.

Lessons Learned When Passive Goes Massive

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Discover key lessons from large-scale Passive House projects. Explore best practices, challenges, and insights for sustainable, energy-efficient building at scale in today’s green construction landscape.

Aging in Comfort in the United States’ Largest Phius-Certified Senior Living Facility

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Discover how the largest PHIUS-certified senior living facility in the United States sets new standards for aging in comfort with sustainable, energy-efficient design and healthy indoor environments.

NYSERDA Awards Nearly $7 Million to Nine High-Performance Projects Across New York

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Discover how NYSERDA awarded nearly $7 million to nine high-performance building projects across New York, advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovative passive house construction.

An Unconventional Approach to Resiliency and Affordability in Québec

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Discover innovative strategies for resiliency and affordable sustainable housing in Quebec. Learn how unconventional passive house approaches address climate challenges and boost energy efficiency.

Milwaukee’s Edison Pushes Mass Timber to New Heights

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Discover how Milwaukee’s Edison project pioneers sustainable architecture by using mass timber. Learn about green building innovations shaping eco-friendly urban development and construction trends.

The Art of Balancing Preservation and Performance

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The former Three Arts Clubs on Manhattan's Upper West Side is pursuing EnerPHit certification. In addition, the Building of Excellence Award-winning retrofit is finding novel way of preserving its many historic features.

Multifamily Highlights of 2025

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It's been a big year for passive multifamily buildings, with states like New York and Massachusetts leading the way. However, as we show in articles, videos, and podcasts from throughout the year, they are not alone!

This March, the Accelerator Will Reimagine Multifamily Buildings

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The event will feature practitioners, owners and researchers who will share their expertise & real-world experiences working on multifamily passive buildings.

Making the Case for Multifamily Passive

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Revisiting Reimagine Buildings: Multifamily. What we learned and what we took away.

Building for the Future: North Somerset’s Approach to Passivhaus

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The local council for the district of North Somerset, which is located in South West England, has delivered 52 Passivhaus homes across 20 blocks.

A Blueprint for Resiliency in East New York

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Alafia is bringing approximately 2,400 units of housing to Brooklyn and shows that affordable homes can also be resilient, healthy, and high-performance.

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.

New Development in Ottawa Aims to Build a Village

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Designed to meet Passive House standards, the 336-unit Gladstone Village will be part of a new community that is growing in Ottawa's Little Italy.

Designing for the Extremes: Carleton College's 11 Phius Townhouses

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Carleton College’s eleven Phius-certified townhouses raise the bar for sustainable, energy-efficient student housing in extreme climates like Minnesota.

Passive House Podcast Ep 4: Chris Benedict and Henry Gifford

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Sydney and Zack interview Chris Benedict and Henry Gifford, the force behind some of NYC's most exciting high performance buildings and retrofits.

Passive House Podcast Ep 17: Julie Torres Moskovitz, Fete Nature Architecture

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Passive House Podcast intern/producer Sydney Fishman and co-host Zack Semke interview Julie Torres Moskowitz of Fete Nature Architecture.

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 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 28: Talina Edwards, Talina Edwards Architecture

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Matthew interviews Talina Edwards about her early connections to sustainability, the launching of her own architecture practice, and the maturation of that practice into one that embraces both building physics and biophilic design.

Passive House Podcast Ep 66: Katie Ackerly, David Baker Architects

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Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview architect Katie Ackerly, sustainable design lead at David Baker Architect.

Passive House Podcast Ep 70: Anne Vogt, VAND aquitectura passivhaus

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Mary and Ilka interview Anne Vogt of VAND arquitectura passivhaus based in Madrid, Spain.

Passive House Podcast Ep 74: Sloan Ritchie, Cascade Built

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Zack interviews Sloan Ritchie, owner of builder/developer Cascade Built, a pioneer in the Passive House movement in Seattle that is responsible for several major multifamily Passive House projects in the city.

Passive House Podcast Ep 79: Christina Aßmann, Passive House Consultant

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Guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview independent consultant Christina Aßmann, who has her fingers in many pies.

Passive House Podcast Ep 86: Marine Sanchez, RDH Building Science

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Zack interviews Marine Sanchez, Senior Passive House Consultant at RDH Building Science about the state of Passive House in Toronto and Ontario.

Passive House Podcast Ep 89: Jamie Harte, PUBLIC

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Matthew interviews Jamie Harte, architect and Certified Passive House Designer at PUBLIC in Vancouver, BC about his Passive House journey, his work on the UBC Skeena Student Residence, and his current project, Vienna House.

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.

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.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 121: Leslie Billhymer, Corona Partners Real Estate

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Mary and Ilka interview Leslie Billhymer, Principal at Corona Partners Real Estate, about her 15-plus years of experience in real estate and her work as a Certified Passive House Consultant and Certified Energy Manager.

Special Event Episode: Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Awards, NYSERDA

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Zack Semke hosts short interviews after the Awards Ceremony for Round Three of the Buildings of Excellence Competition, presented by NYSERDA and AIA New York at the Center of Architecture.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 135: Chris Hill, BCollective

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Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke interviews Chris Hill, President of BCollective in Vancouver, BC. Chris is a board member of Passive House Canada and one of the driving forces behind an open sourced system, BOSS, which stands for Building Offsite Sustainable Systems.

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.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 137: Sara Bayer, Magnusson Architecture and Planning

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Zack Semke interviews Sara Bayer, Associate Principal at Magnusson Architecture, discussing her journey to Passive House, the firm's award-winning projects, and upcoming senior living designs.

Passive House Podcast Ep. 139: Emma Raymont, MaGrann Associates

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Guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Emma Raymont. Emma is an expert in designing and retrofitting building systems to be energy-efficient and healthy.

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. 148: Raphael Vibert, Herz & Lang

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In the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Raphaël Vibert, a Passive House certifier accredited by the Passive House Institute. Raphaël, a senior designer, consultant, and certifier at Herz & Lang.