International Passive House Association

Bio

Founded in 2010 by the Passive House Institute as a way to bring together Passive House stakeholders worldwide, the International Passive House Association (iPHA) is a global network of Passive House stakeholders including architects, planners, scientists, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and property developers. iPHA acts as a bridge between the global Passive House community and the Institute’s cutting-edge research and quality assurance work. We connect a growing global network of stakeholders and see ourselves as a platform of exchange, facilitating international collaboration on energy efficiency in construction. Through awareness raising and networking as well as educational and communication activities, iPHA aims to drive uptake of the Passive House Standard worldwide.

Articles

- Events
Pointing the way – then and now

The Passive House Institute presents ten reasons for attending the online conference.
- International
Interview with the Conference Team: Planning the First-Ever Virtual International Passive House Conference

We sat down with the two main players of PHI’s conference planning team to ask what it was like planning the first-ever virtual International PH Conference.
- Events
Even zoos can be built sustainably!

Conference program to span over three weeks and include a keynote from scientist Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf!
- Women in Passive House
Interview with Kate Nason: Women Driving the Passive House Industry

Our blog series on Women Driving the Passive House Industry is coming to an end, but not before we interviewed APHA Board Member and Architect Kate Nason.
- Events
iPHA Webinar: "Durability of Passive House Components: A 30 Year Example", with Prof. Wolfgang Feist | Aug 19

Prof Feist will talk about his paper examining how the long term durability of PH components in the world's first PH has affected the building's performance.
- Women in Passive House
Interview with Miwa Mori: Women Driving the Passive House Industry

Read the latest interview from iPHA's newest series "Women Driving the Passive House Industry" featuring Japan based PH designer and certifier Miwa Mori.
Ug, Uf, Uw, Uwhat? : An intro to the U-value and those most important to Passive House

With our newest blog article "Ug, Uf, Uwhat?" we are hoping to make U-values a bit clearer to U!
- International
August 5: Webinar Session for the 24th International Passive House Conference

Join us for a FREE information session about the upcoming online 24th International Passive House Conference
- Women in Passive House
Interview with Bronwyn Barry: Women Driving the Passive House Industry

Perhaps one of the most well known figures in the PH community, Bronwyn Barry, was our latest interviewee on our series of Women Driving the PH Industry.
- Women in Passive House
Interview with Bethany Mercieca: Women Driving the Passive House Industry

Read the latest interview from iPHA's newest series "Women Driving the Passive House Industry" featuring carpenter-in-training Bethany Mercieca.
- Events
Join then next iPHA community meet up | "Design Journey to Passive House Premium - A Client's Perspective" | July 13

The next iPHA community meet up features a presentation by Jonathan Holmes, member of the PHINZ and owner of New Zealand’s first Certified PH Premium building.
- Women in Passive House
Interview with Anne Vogt: Women Driving the Passive

Read the latest interview from iPHA's newest series "Women Driving the Passive House Industry" featuring Passive House powerhouse Anne Vogt.
- Women in Passive House
Interview with Ann-Marie Fallon: Women Driving the Passive House Industry

Women Driving the Passive House Industry is iPHA’s newest interview series. Our first interview is with London based architect Ann-Marie Fallon.
Interview with John Beurle: Hosting during the International Passive House Open Days

In case you missed it, here is the interview with our last Passive House homeowner, John Beurle.
- Education
- Events
JOIN THE NEXT IPHA COMMUNITY MEET UP | "PASSIVE HOUSE STUDENT COMPETITION IN GREECE" | JUNE 15

Join us June 15 for the next installment in our biweekly series of iPHA Community Meet Ups! Our next event features a presentation by HPHI's Dimitris Pallantzas
- Announcements
Prof. Wolfgang Feist: "We can still do it!"

"We can still stop the climate crisis. For this it is necessary that we make the right decisions now and then act upon them", said Prof. Feist.
- Education
- Events
Join the next iPHA Community Meet Up | "Passive House: What's it Worth" | June 1

The benefits of Passive House are well-known but the costs remain a mystery to many. Join the next iPHA Meet-Up Monday, June 1st as we demystify those costs.
The Passive House Standard has landed in Sri Lanka

Star Garment Innovation Centre: The first Passive House certified building in Sri Lanka
Interview with Robert Schild: Hosting during the International Passive House Open Days

Have you ever wondered what it's like being a PH homeowner during the Passive House Open Days event? Why do they do it? What are common questions they hear?
Interview with Marta Rizvi: Hosting during the International Passive House Open Days

Have you ever wondered what it's like being a PH homeowner during the Passive House Open Days event? Why do they do it? What are common questions they hear?
Building the Future - Sustainably! Press Conference with Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist (May 19)

Join PHI's founder Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist and gain insight into the global building industry today and what it could be tomorrow.
- Helpful Hints
3 Tips from 3 Passive House Designers

Recently, we reached out to a few Passive House Designers from around the globe and asked them to share their tips for implementing the Passive House Standard.
A Better Building for You and the Environment: Keys to Passive House Historic Masonry Retrofits (Apr 20)
The Passive House Designer Course Experience
Eight Passive House Myths BUSTED

This article, originally published by the International Passive House Association, disproves the eight most common myths surrounding the Passive House standard.
- International
- Awards
Submit your project for the Passive House Award 2020!

Submission open until 01 June 2020
- International
Time for Action! Passive House Impressions from COP25

Read the impressions of Giorgia Tzar (iPHA), Camille Sifferlen (PHI), and Michaeel Wassouf (Energiehaus) from COP25 in Madrid.
- Interiors
- Education
10 Passive House Buildings that are not houses

A common misconception is that the Passive House Standard only applies to houses. In fact, the Standard can be applied to many different types of buildings.
- Fun
- Events
Join PEP's tour of Passive House projects this November!

Join PEP's tour of 9 different Passive House projects across northern Spain this November, just before the 11th Spanish Passive House Conference.
- Education
Interview with Passive House Pioneer Dr. Bernd Steinmüller

We had the oppurtunity to speak with Passive House Pioneer Award winner Dr. Steinmüller about his role in developing today's standards for low energy buildings.
- Events
- International
Why Gaobeidian, China for the 23rd International Passive House Conference?

For the first time ever, the International Passive House Conference organized by the Passivhaus Institut will be held outside of Europe in China. Why China?
- Education
- Fundamentals
How do Passive House buildings stay comfortable in summer?

With record-breaking heat waves happening this summer, it is the perfect time to look into how exactly Passive House buildings manage to keep cool.
The Big Green Apple: New York City Champions Passive House

With this week's Passive House conference, hosted by NAPHN, all eyes are on New York City. Read all about NYC's relationship with Passive House here.
Your Invitation to the mid-year International Passive House Open Days

The mid-year International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its affiliates, will take place this year from 28–30 June 2019.