Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) proposes Multi-Family Passive House

Addressing the community’s request for a new sustainable development, Railview is designed to meet Passive House and Enterprise Green Communities (2015) Certifications. The design includes building features that are a combination high performance building systems and the tightest building envelope ensuring the required reduction of energy use for Passive House
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Why Passive House Buildings Create a Healthier Interior Environment

Passive House buildings are undoubtedly better for the environment because they use less energy than a typical building. But how does the interior experience in a Passive House building compare to a typical building? Here's an explanation of why Passive House buildings provide superior indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and acoustics. By Handel Architectcs
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LIC will soon house the nation’s largest passive house office

Long Island City is getting what developers say will be the nation’s biggest office building designed to passive house standards. JNY Capital and United Hoisting Company will build their 425,000-square-foot spec office at 38-42 12th Street to the eco-friendly standards, the developers told The Real Deal.
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NYPH awarded a Gotham Green Award Winner® 2020

Gotham Green® annually recognizes those who make a difference in our communities and the world by celebrating people and organizations, both Gotham members and non-Gotham members, who work in ways big and small;
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New York Passive House is a proud partner of Clean Air NY

In New York State, 33 percent of carbon emissions are caused by vehicle travel (NYSDEC). Poor air quality can affect our health and can be especially harmful to children, the elderly and people with asthma, lung damage and other respiratory conditions.
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AIANY supports the approval of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)

The American Institute of Architects New York (AIANY) is writing in support of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). PHPP should be an approved energy modeling software package by New York State for demonstrating compliance with the New York State Energy Code.
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New York Passive House was incorporated 10 years ago on June 28 2010

Our stated pupose was to promote the Passive House building energy standard through public outreach, education, support of industry professionals and advocacy. Provide Marketing opportunities for NYPH membership, and support the success and vitality of the Passive House community.
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Projects | Handel Architects

Handel Architects brings Passive House design to East New York.

Arras is a 100% affordable mixed-use residential project proposed in the East New York section of Brooklyn. It was designed to serve as a model of a socially transformative and environmentally conscious design.

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Membrane | FourSevenFive

ADHERO and VISCONN Flex Their Airtight & Waterproof Might

The Pro Clima self-adhered membrane ADHERO is known for its great versatility: applicable as a commercial WRB, pitched roof underlayment, and as CLT waterproofing.

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Project | Baxti Ingui Architects

Before & After: Less is More

In this 16-1/2 foot wide Carroll Gardens Passive House, the removal of a portion of the rear parlor floor was instrumental in connecting the garden floor kitchen, dining, and den spaces with the front parlor floor living room. Removing the portion of brick between the rear parlor floor windows created a large expanse of glass that allows light to flow through these connected spaces and allow direct sight lines to the outdoors.

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Membrane | Partel

Partel EXOPERM MONO DURO 200

The construction of a new public building demands the highest standards of both safety and durability. As part of the steel frame system structure, Partel EXOPERM ™ MONO DURO 200, an advanced fire-rated membrane, was chosen and installed to address these challenges and also to provide a high level of fire safety that protects the structure from potential damage.

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Insulation | ROCKWOOL

Case Study | High performance CLT enclosures

Paving the way for further growth of tall wood construction in the North American market, Origine is a 13-storey, 92-unit residential tower located on the banks of the Saint-Charles River in the Pointe-aux-Lièvres district of Quebec City

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Project | Paul A. Castrucci Architects

Woodlawn Senior Living

Now in construction, the 80-units of Affordable Independent Residence for Seniors (also known as ‘AIRS’), provides a healthy and safe home environment for its residents. The project, designed by PCA to meet Passive House standards, dramatically reduces both energy consumption and operational costs while providing superior air quality and occupant comfort.

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Project | Dattner Architects

425 Grand Concourse

425 Grand Concourse is in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. This new mixed-use and mixed-income development will create 277 units of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. The 26-story tower will be designed to Passive House standards, consuming significantly less energy than a conventional housing project....

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Project | ZH Architects

Flow Chelsea

This 24 story building is currently the tallest Infill Passive House building in the world. The mixed use project has 55 residential apartments as well as a commercial retail space on the ground floor. The retail space is included in the Passive House envelope.

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News Blog

30 December 2020

Renderings Revealed for ‘The Oasis’ Passive House Office Building at 38-42 12th Street in Long Island City

23 December 2020

Minneapolis provides a incentive of up to 20% of total development costs for Passive House

22 December 2020

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year

Featured Stories

10 December 2020

Product Showcase | Thermally Broken Shelf Angles

2 December 2020

NYPH awarded a Gotham Green Award Winner® 2020

18 November 2020

New York Passive House is a proud partner of Clean Air NY



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Passive House tool PHPP validated by ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2017

In January 2019, the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) version 9.6 was evaluated in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140, a comparative testing method for building energy programs.

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Passive House A Standard that Empowers the Profession

“Virtually no other standard other than the Passive House Standard delivers low ener- gy buildings that can meet our [80x50] goal” Tom Eisele , NYC Mayor’s Office of Resiliency - Land Use & Buildings

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NYPH Directory

Do you have questions about an upcoming Passive House project? Want to connect to the passive house community? Browse through the NYPH directories to find a Passive House professional, manufacturer or supplier!

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Video Library

These videos include clear explanations of Passive House basics along with brand new topics such as Passive House retrofitting and large scale Passive House projects.

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From Small to Extra Large – an introductory book on Passive House projects in New York to help inspire developers to create their own successful projects. New York Passive House members also have access to the Forum on the International Passive House Association website to share design and construction experience, for technical discussions on Passive House design and construction.

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Whether you’re a building industry professional, policy maker or homeowner, you’ll find the right presentation and informative you can share with clients and colleagues.

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