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Waynflete Lower School
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Discover how Waynflete Lower School integrates Passive House design principles for energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy learning environments in modern education facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marine Sanchez: Passive House Dorm at U Toronto
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Discover how Marine Sanchez helped design a Passive House dorm at the University of Toronto, showcasing sustainable student housing and advanced energy-efficient building strategies.
Worlds First Passive House Hospital Nears Certification
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Discover how the world’s first Passive House-certified hospital is setting new standards in sustainable healthcare, energy efficiency, and green building innovation for the future of medical facilities.
Skeena Residence - a Community Asset
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Discover how the Skeena Residence sets new standards in sustainable architecture and community living. Explore its Passive House features and its impact as an innovative community asset.
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.
Gastown Childcare: Passive House for Kids on a Downtown Vancouver Rooftop
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Discover how a Gastown rooftop was transformed into a sustainable childcare center using Passive House design in downtown Vancouver, prioritizing kids’ health, energy efficiency, and urban green living.
Passive House Schools on the Horizon
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Discover how Passive House design is shaping the future of sustainable schools. Learn about energy-efficient building trends, healthy learning environments, and innovative green architecture in education.
Deborah Moelis: Guiding University of Toronto to Passive House
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Discover how architect Deborah Moelis is leading the University of Toronto toward Passive House certification, setting new standards in sustainable campus design and energy-efficient buildings.
Maines Ecology School Aspires to Receive Living Building Certification From the Living Future Institute
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Maine's Ecology School aims for Living Building Certification from the Living Future Institute, showcasing sustainable architecture, green building practices, and eco-friendly education initiatives.
Case Study: Hawthorne Youth and Community Center
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Discover how the Hawthorne Youth and Community Center achieved Passive House certification. Explore sustainable design strategies, energy efficiency, and community impact in this detailed case study.
Passive House Schools Insights Design Details & User Experience
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Explore key design insights, construction details, and real user experiences of Passive House schools. Learn how energy-efficient school buildings improve comfort, sustainability, and student wellbeing.
Designing With Daylight in The UK’s Largest Passivhaus School
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Discover how the UK’s largest Passivhaus school integrates natural daylight design for energy efficiency and student wellbeing. Explore sustainable architecture trends and eco-friendly solutions.
Panel Solutions for Student Housing
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Discover innovative panel solutions for sustainable student housing. Explore energy-efficient building methods, cost-effective materials, and modern design trends for better student living spaces.
Net Zero Energy New Day School
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Discover how New Day School achieves net zero energy with passive house design, sustainable building strategies, and renewable energy solutions for a healthier, eco-friendly learning environment.
UBC Skeena Student Residence
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Discover how UBC Skeena Student Residence in British Columbia achieves Passive House standards, offering energy-efficient student housing, sustainable design, and healthy living environments.
OPAL Architecture’s New School Approach
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Discover how Opal Architecture redefines sustainable education design with a fresh approach to Passive House standards in new school buildings, enhancing energy efficiency and student well-being.
Celebrating Emu, our Sponsor of the Week
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Discover how Emu is transforming sustainable construction with advanced Passive House training and innovative building solutions, empowering the industry to create energy-efficient homes for the future.
Electrification & Energy Recovery in Student Residence: Commercial Kitchen Typology
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Explore strategies for electrification and energy recovery in student residence commercial kitchens. Learn how sustainable design improves efficiency and reduces energy costs in high-demand food service spaces.
NYU to Retrofit Historic Rubin Hall
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Discover how NYU plans to retrofit historic Rubin Hall to meet modern Passive House standards, prioritizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and greener campus living in New York City.
NYC Schools’ Electrifying Transformation
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Discover how New York City schools are leading a sustainable revolution by electrifying their buildings. Learn about innovative green energy solutions improving education and reducing emissions.
In Push to Reach Net Zero By 2046, Princeton Goes Passive
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Discover how Princeton University adopts Passive House design in its journey to achieve net zero emissions by 2046, setting a sustainable standard for institutional green building solutions.
Prefab Learning Space on the Beach
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Discover how prefab learning spaces on the beach offer sustainable, energy-efficient environments for education. Explore innovative Passive House design trends and eco-friendly classroom solutions.
Passive House Hospital Opens Doors
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Discover how the new Passive House Hospital sets a benchmark for energy-efficient healthcare. Explore its sustainable design, innovative features, and benefits for patients and the environment.
School-Age Children Immersed in Passive House Via Super Scientist Program
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Discover how the Super Scientist program introduces school-age children to Passive House principles, blending hands-on STEM education with sustainable building concepts for future-ready learning.
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.
Letting the Light Shine on Pleasant Hill Library
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Discover how the Pleasant Hill Library uses passive house design and natural light to create a sustainable, comfortable, and energy-efficient community space that inspires visitors year-round.
Schools: Active Learning, Passive House
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Discover how Passive House design fosters healthier, energy-efficient learning environments in schools, supporting active learning and sustainability goals for long-term student success.
Student Residences in Passive House: Scaling Challenges & Insights
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Explore the challenges and insights in scaling Passive House standards for student residences. Learn about sustainable building solutions, energy efficiency, and trends shaping modern student housing.
Scottish Schools Mind the Gap
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Explore how Scottish schools are addressing the energy performance gap with Passive House standards. Learn about sustainable design, energy efficiency, and healthier learning environments.
Bhutan Law Library: Bridging Tradition and Passive Design
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Discover how the Bhutan Law Library blends traditional Bhutanese architecture with modern passive house design, setting new standards in sustainable building and cultural preservation.
Underground Railroad Interpretive Center to Be Showcase of Sustainability
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Discover how the Underground Railroad Interpretive Center integrates sustainable building practices and passive house design, creating an inspiring hub for history, green innovation, and community engagement.
Experiencing Comfort Firsthand at UVic’s New Passive House Complex
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Discover firsthand experiences of comfort and energy efficiency at UVic’s new Passive House complex. Learn how sustainable design sets a benchmark for green student housing and modern construction.
Passive Accommodations Go Big for UWE Bristol Students
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Discover how UWE Bristol’s student accommodations are embracing Passive House design for energy efficiency, sustainability, and comfort, setting a new standard for eco-friendly student living.
Longboard Architectural Products Collaborates with New Montana Museum
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Discover how Longboard Architectural Products partnered with the new Montana Museum to deliver sustainable design solutions, innovative building materials, and enhanced visitor experiences in modern architecture.
Exceeding Expectations in Canada’s First Passive House Fire Hall
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Discover how Canada's first Passive House fire hall sets new standards for energy efficiency, sustainable design, and resilient community infrastructure in this in-depth project case study.
Tips for Designing Commercial Kitchens in Passive House Buildings
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Discover essential tips for designing commercial kitchens in Passive House buildings. Learn how to optimize energy efficiency, ventilation, and layout for sustainable commercial kitchen projects.
Passive House Museum Celebrates History and Efficiency
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Discover how the Passive House Museum showcases the evolution of energy-efficient architecture, sustainable building practices, and innovative design for eco-friendly living and reduced carbon footprints.
Mulberry Academy Creates an Urban Oasis
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Discover how Mulberry Academy transforms city living with sustainable design and green architecture, creating an urban oasis focused on wellness, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Passive House Certified Project Is First to Win AIA COTE Top Ten Award
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Discover how the first Passive House certified project earned the COTE Top Ten Award, setting new standards for sustainable architecture and energy efficiency in green building design.
Podcast
Passive House Podcast Ep 16: Cillian Collins, Perkins+Will
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Zack interviews Cillian Collins of Perkins+Will about his recent work on a stunning mass timber cabin and major university student housing project.
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.
Passive House Podcast Ep 64: Bohemia Hookham, DesignInc Melbourne
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Matthew interviews Bohemia Hookham, architect with DesignInc Melbourne and board member of the Australian Passive House Association, about her work on the Glenroy Community Hub project.
169: The Past, Present, and Future of Passive House with Marine Sanchez (Part 2)
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Jay Fox’s conversation with Marine Sanchez explores the importance of collaboration and creating energy budgets early in the design process.
Projects
McGill University’s School of Environment
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Montreal, Quebec
University of Victoria Student Housing and Dining
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Victoria, British Columbia
Madrid School
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De LaPuerta + Campo Arquitectos
Skapaskolan
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Skapaskolan is a school with a gym in Passive House standard.