Our summer of 2022 Passive House Accelerator magazine issue explores the theme of Outrage + Optimism, a phrase coined by Christiana Figueres, the former UN Climate Chief who ushered the Paris Agreement to completion and who urges us to harness both outrage and optimism to energize and sustain our climate action.
In this issue, we dive into how Passive House design will play a vital role in the future built environment, particularly by focusing on case studies from a wide range of building typologies in North America and beyond. These include a new mass timber multifamily in Boston, a mixed-use supportive housing building in Seattle, and an expansive residential project in Cartagena, Colombia—among several others. Gracing the magazine cover is Winthrop Center, currently under construction in Boston, which will contain the largest amount of Passive House certified office space of any building in the world when completed within the next year.
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Articles in this Issue
5/20/22
Plotting Retrofit Paths
Explore effective retrofit strategies for homes aiming for Passive House standards. Learn step-by-step retrofit path planning, energy efficiency tips, and sustainable building insights.
4/8/22
Ice Box Challenge Sydney: A Lesson in Marketing Passive House
Discover how the Ice Box Challenge Sydney effectively showcases Passive House principles and sustainable building techniques, offering key marketing insights for eco-friendly construction solutions.
3/17/22
A Delicate Balance: Weighing Embodied vs. Operational Carbon, Part Two
Explore the balance between embodied and operational carbon in sustainable building design. Learn strategies to optimize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact for greener construction practices.
3/25/22
Mass Timber Supports Mid-Rise Housing
Discover how mass timber enhances mid-rise housing with sustainable, energy-efficient construction. Explore benefits, design trends, and why mass timber is shaping the future of urban development.
5/6/22
Hobson Place—A Vital Housing Resource
Discover how Hobson Place integrates Passive House principles for energy-efficient, sustainable housing. Explore innovative building features, design strategies, and eco-friendly solutions.
6/10/22
Standout Passive Office Takes Shape in Boston
Discover how a new passive office in Boston is setting standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovative design in commercial buildings with the latest green construction trends.
4/22/22
A CLT and Passive House Case Study
Discover how cross-laminated timber and Passive House standards combine in this in-depth case study, exploring energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovative green building techniques for modern construction.
5/27/22
To Live and Certify in Somerville
Discover the journey of building and certifying a Passive House in Somerville. Learn about energy-efficient living, sustainable design, and the certification process for modern eco-friendly homes.
6/3/22
OPAL Architecture’s New School Approach
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.
4/15/22
Puerto Madero in Cartagena, Colombia
Descubre Puerto Madero en Cartagena, Colombia: un proyecto residencial innovador que combina sostenibilidad, diseño moderno y eficiencia energética en una de las zonas más exclusivas de la ciudad.
5/13/22
Bethany Terraces Takes Modular to New Levels
Discover how Bethany Terraces sets a new standard in sustainable living with advanced modular construction and Passive House principles, offering energy efficiency and innovative design in modern housing.
4/29/22
Kiss House Housing System Launches
Discover the innovative KISS House housing system launch, revolutionizing sustainable modular homes. Explore energy-efficient design, passive house standards, and the future of eco-friendly living.