Reimagine Buildings Video

Reimagine Buildings, the Accelerator's New Channel Has Launched!

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Discover the launch of the Reimagine Buildings Channel by Passive House Accelerator, highlighting innovative green building strategies, sustainable design, and the latest trends in climate-resilient architecture.

Passive House Explained in Under 4 Minutes

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Discover Passive House basics in less than 4 minutes. Learn key principles, benefits, and why energy-efficient homes are trending. Perfect for homeowners and builders interested in sustainable living.

Touring an Architect's Eco-Friendly Brooklyn NYC Townhouse | Passive Pads

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Explore a Brooklyn townhouse designed by an architect for sustainability. Discover eco-friendly passive house features, innovative green living ideas, and energy-efficient home design inspiration.

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.

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Discover how Salem Heights Apartments underwent a sustainable retrofit, transforming outdated apartments into healthier, energy-efficient homes with Passive House design, cost savings, and improved comfort.

INSIDE a Deep Energy Retrofit of Carriage House in Brooklyn NYC | RETRO:FIT

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Explore the transformation of a Brooklyn carriage house with a deep energy retrofit. Learn about sustainable design, energy efficiency, and passive house strategies in this detailed case study.

Pre-Fabulous: A Fast Passive House Build With Prefab Panels + Timber Frame

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Discover how prefab panels and timber frames enable faster, energy-efficient Passive House construction. Learn about modern prefab home trends, sustainable building practices, and eco-friendly design.

10 Steps To Designing Your First Passive House

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Michael Ingui's 10-step Passive House framework — from client buy-in to final commissioning — distilled from a decade of NYC projects and practitioner wisdom.

INSIDE a DIY Deep Energy Retrofit (a Passive House EnerPHit)

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Discover a hands-on deep energy retrofit transforming a home to Passive House EnerPHit standards. Learn DIY techniques, sustainable upgrades, and energy-efficient solutions for modern green living.

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.

How to Detect Air Leaks in Your Building, and Why It Matters

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Learn effective methods to detect air leaks in your building, improve energy efficiency, and enhance indoor comfort. Discover why air tightness matters for healthy, sustainable homes.

How A Passive House Retrofit Protected Couple’s Home From Fire

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Discover how a passive house retrofit helped protect a couple’s home from wildfire damage. Learn about home resilience, fire safety, and sustainable building solutions for safer, energy-efficient living.

Touring a Stunning Passive House in the Rockies | Passive Pads

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Explore a stunning Passive House in the Rockies featuring innovative sustainable design, energy efficiency, and modern architecture. Discover eco-friendly living and inspiration for your next green home.

How to Protect the Air Inside Your Home from Wildfire Smoke

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Learn effective ways to protect your home's indoor air from wildfire smoke. Discover tips on air filtration, purification, and ventilation to keep your air clean and your family safe all year round.

Inside the First Passive House School on The West Coast

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Discover the first Passive House-certified school on the West Coast. Explore sustainable design, energy-efficient features, and innovative green building in this detailed guided tour article.

Forget The Utility Bill, The Electric Company PAYS This Homeowner

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A drafty Newton townhouse led Vlad to Passive House. A decade later: warm walls, zero energy bills, and a utility company that owes him money.

Go Inside This 100% Passive House District in Germany

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Explore a groundbreaking 100% passive house district in Germany, showcasing sustainable living, energy efficiency, and green building innovation. Discover features, benefits, and real-life insights.

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.

How This Family Rebuilt Their Home Stronger after Wild Fire

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Discover how one family rebuilt their home with resilient, energy-efficient design after a wildfire. Learn about sustainable building, fire-resistant materials, and passive house strategies for safer living.

How Buildings Are Key To Fighting Climate Change

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Discover how sustainable buildings and passive house design significantly reduce carbon emissions and play a crucial role in fighting climate change for a healthier, more energy-efficient future.

INSIDE a Passive House Expert's DIY Retrofit

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Discover expert tips and a DIY guide for retrofitting your home to Passive House standards. Learn about energy-efficient upgrades, sustainable materials, and successful Passive House renovations.

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 Buildings of Excellence Lightning Round, as featured at Reimagine Buildings '24

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Four New York teams show what Passive House affordable housing looks like at scale — modular, all-electric, and beautiful.

Family Rebuilds Stronger After Marshall Fire, With Passive Home

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Discover how a family rebuilt their home stronger and more energy-efficient after the Marshall Fire by choosing Passive House design, highlighting resilience, sustainability, and modern green building solutions.

Passive House Solutions in Ireland with Hugh Whiriskey of Partel

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Hugh Whiriskey joins us to explain different Passive House solutions incorporated in Ireland.

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.

Why Princeton is Betting Big on Passive House | Massive Passive

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Discover why Princeton is investing in Passive House design to promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and green building innovation.

Go Behind the Design of A Passive House Hidden in a Classic Brooklyn Townhouse

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Go Behind the Design of A Passive House Hidden in a Classic Brooklyn Townhouse with Maria and Kamiar.

Passive House Pros Share Airtightness Secrets

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Discover secrets from Passive House Pros as they share tips dealing with airtightness.

INSIDE a San Francisco PASSIVE Townhouse

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Jonathan Kaplan tours his California Passive House renovation — open plan, glazed ends, HRV ventilation, and one of the state's lowest energy bills.