What happens when we apply a decade of hindsight to a well-executed Passive House project? In this session, Bryn Davidson reflects on the Dalebright Passive House—an all-electric, single-family home built by Lanefab in Burnaby, BC—as a springboard for asking deeper questions about the future of green building. Though the project reused salvaged materials and delivered comfort and performance, Bryn challenges us to consider the limitations of today’s certification frameworks and building norms.
Participants will learn about the project’s design, assemblies, and systems, while exploring how embodied carbon, transportation emissions, and legacy site choices factor into a home's true climate impact. Bryn also highlights the outsized role of zoning, parking, and urban planning in shaping building-related emissions—and makes the case for Passive House professionals to engage more actively in these broader systems.
About the Presenter:
Bryn Davidson is co-founder and lead designer at Lanefab, a Vancouver-based design-build firm known for its award-winning Passive House and net-zero projects. With degrees in mechanical engineering and architecture, Bryn champions a net-positive approach to housing that blends modern design with climate leadership.
This free presentation will take place on Wednesday, June 11th at 9am PT / 12pm ET and will be followed by a lively Q+A session. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage with the PHA community. See you there!