New York Passive House

Bio

New York Passive House (NYPH) was founded in 2010 by a group of professionals who found the need for an energy-efficient built environment. What started as an unofficial meetup of like-minded professionals has developed into a strong non-profit with members of diverse professional backgrounds. Today, NYPH leads the movement to promote the Passive House building energy standard in New York State and the New York City metropolitan area.

Through public outreach, education, and advocacy, the team at NYPH works to promote the Passive House standard for a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient built environment.

New York Passive House is a proud affiliate of the International Passive House Association (iPHA, Germany), and a founding member of the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN).

Articles

- Market Transformation
Mass Timber + PH | An All-Timber Neighborhood in Berlin

An All-Timber Neighborhood in Berlin, Weißensee. This neighborhood is all about sustainable living for all generations and the social context of a neighborhood.
- Market Transformation
PH Real Estate | Marketing Passive House

Many in the Passive House industry would like to build demand and overall awareness of Passive House.....
- Legislation
Policy | Draft recommendations under consideration

Draft recommendations under consideration by the Energy Efficiency & Housing Advisory Panel of the NYS Climate Action Council
- Residential
- Market Transformation
Architects Focus | Passive House: Traditional vs. Modular Project Delivery

Paul A. Castrucci Architects presents a comparison of two similarly profiled multifamily senior affordable housing projects built to the Passive House Standard.
- Windows
Product Showcase | Detailing Landmarked High-Performance Windows

Transforming a historic building to future energy efficiency starts with its windows.
Product Showcase | Thermally Broken Shelf Angles

This presentation will focus on thermally-efficient methods for masonry cladding supports that promote the Passive House Building Standard.
- Embodied Carbon
PHLevel | Carbon-Emissions Evaluation for Passive House

As greater quantities of variable renewable energy are integrated into the electric grid
- Product Innovation
Product Showcase | VARA - Smart Technical Airtight System

One of the main goals of a successful building design is to keep water out and provide thermal control within the interior spaces.
- Residential
Construction Focus | Constructability of Passive House

Review potential problems and solutions faced by non conventional passive house construction details.
- Training
PHPP + Rhino | An Introduction to IDF2PH

This session will present a new software tool kit (freely available) and workflows which allow designers to create PHPP and EnergyPlus model
- Envelope and Details
Product Showcase | Comfort by Design - An Introduction to VRF Technology

Introduction of VRF Technology, Presented by Mitsubishi Electric
- Residential
International Passive House Days | Sidney Place Passive House Project

This Brooklyn Heights Greek Revival townhouse built in 1846 is currently undergoing a full renovation and restoration.
- Mechanical and Ventilation
Ventilation | 06 Application: Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Schools
- Residential
- Embodied Carbon
Architects Focus | Mass Timber + Passive House

A presentation centered around the Importance of Embodied Energy in our Passive house designs and how careful material selection can achieve carbon reductions
- Training
DesignPH | 08_Analysis: Run Simulations, Results Tracker

Allows Passive House professionals to easily draw, manage and simulate buildings alongside PHPP - Webinar by Ed May
- Training
Product Showcase | Design for Moisture Control using Stone Wool Insulation

As insulation requirements increase, understanding the impact on the overall durability and performance of the enclosure is critical.
- Training
Ventilation | 05_HVAC Retrofits: Energy savings, IAQ, healthy buildings

HVAC Retrofits: Energy savings, IAQ, healthy buildings
- Training
DesignPH | 07_Window: Editing and Adjusting, Curtain Walls, Shading

Allows Passive House professionals to easily draw, manage and simulate buildings alongside PHPP - Webinar by Ed May
- Training
Ventilation | 04_Ventilation Methods: Traditional vs. DOAS

This session with explore Ventilation Methods: Traditional vs. DOAS, duct design for efficiency
- Mechanical and Ventilation
Balanced Ventilation in a Passive House

In this presentation, we will navigate from the why’s to the how’s of residential ventilation: Why ventilate?
- Training
DesignPH | 06_Window: Modeling, Components, Mullions and Reveals

Allows Passive House professionals to easily draw, manage and simulate buildings alongside PHPP - Webinar by Ed May
- Envelope and Details
- Product Innovation
Product Showcase | Latest and Greatest Airsealing & Vapor Control

Latest and Greatest Airsealing & Vapor Control Envelope Solutions from 475
- Residential
Architects Focus | Passive House Details Applied

Architects Focus | Passive House Details Applied
- Mechanical and Ventilation
Ventilation | 03_What is `in the Box? (Thurs, July 30)

This session with explore HRVs, ERVs, Cross-Flow, Counter Flow, Wheels.
- Training
Product Showcase | Best Practices for Air & Windtight Structures

The cornerstone of any low energy build is making sure you get the airtightness right!
- Training
Ventilation | 02_Codes & Ventilation: Requirements, Standards

Participants will learn: What are High Performance Buildings & High Performance Ventilation
- Residential
- Affordable Housing
Architects Focus | High-Rise Affordable Housing

A Progress Report of Four Buildings 1 CEU HSW Credit (Pending)
- Training
Product Showcase | Understanding Stone Wool (Mineral Wool) Solutions

Understanding Stone Wool (Mineral Wool) in Interior and Exterior Applications -Solutions for Thermal, Fire, and Sound Control
- Market Transformation
Architects Focus | Passive House + Modular for Affordability

Modular construction can be implemented in Passive House buildings to decrease construction time, control costs, increase quality...
- Envelope and Details
- Windows
Product Showcase | The Story of Supplying Passive House Components

The story of 15 years supplying Passive House windows, shades and other building components to North America
Architects Focus | Rise of the Affordable Passive House June 18

Presentation by Magnusson Architecture and Planing | June 18 | Following Publicly Subsidized Housing to a Low Energy, Low Carbon Future
- Training
DesignPH | 03_Face Assignments: Exposure Type, U-Values, Assemblies

Allows Passive House professionals to easily draw, manage and simulate buildings alongside PHPP - Webinar by Ed May
Product Showcase | An In Factory Guide to Tips & Tricks for PH window Success
- Residential
- Envelope and Details
Architects Focus | PH is your unicorn!

How the Passive House standard is flexible and adaptable to meet your project’s and client’s needs
- Training
DesignPH | 02 Solar: Location, Orientation, Shadow

Allows Passive House professionals to easily draw, manage and simulate buildings alongside PHPP - Webinar by Ed May
- Education
- Training
DesignPH 2.0 a Powerful Tool – Basics (May 5)

DesignPH is a powerful tool which allows Passive House professionals to easily draw, manage and simulate buildings
- Education
- Events
Marketing Passive House: Communicating the Value of Passive House Buildings to Clients

"We have an opportunity to increase overall demand for Passive House if we talk more about what the average person cares deeply about when looking for a home."