Product Showcase | UNDERSTANDING STONE WOOL SOLUTIONS

The net energy savings realized in a properly insulated building are well understood. However, as design professionals strive to maximize thermal resistance, yet reduce mass in the wall assembly, insulation is increasingly being positioned in both the stud wall and the exterior side of the building envelope. By Todd Kimmel | ROCKWOOL
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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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Committee on Housing and Buildings votes to delete Section R408 Passive House as an alternative compliance path

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM the Committee on Housing and Buildings will be holding a hearing on Intro 1816-A. The proposed bill eliminates the very critical Section R408 Passive House as an alternative compliance path.
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Upcoming Events

May 2020

iPHA Community Meet Up | Design Journey to PH Premium – A Client’s Perspect

  • July 13 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Online | Jonathan Holmes | PHINZ


Passive House Certification: How and Why

  • July 15 | 12 PM - 1:00PM

  • Webinar | Corinna Geiger | PHI


Upcoming Training

May 2020

Ventilation | 02_Codes & Ventilation: Requirements, Standards

  • Tue, July 14 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Online | Barry Stephens


DesignPH | 05_Assignments: Thermal Bridge, TFA Surface

  • Tue, July 21 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Online | Ed May


Sponsor Content

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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Projects | Handel Architects

Passive House Facade Design and Construction

Sustainability Standards in a Time of Climate Crisis - In May of 2019, the Anthropocene Working Group voted to designate a new geologic epoch, the Anthropocene, an era in which people have become a major geological force (Subramanian, 2019). Human civilizations have reconfigured the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere around it

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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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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 | 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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Membrane | Partel

Vara Fluid

Inspired by construction challenges, Partel is launching a new airtight system – VARA FLUID - superior airtightness for buildings performance. These products bring all of Partel’s expertise together to create the most effective solution that improves the energy efficiency of the building fabric. This product ensures complete coverage, is excellent for complex details, and meets the strictest environmental standards.

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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

9 July 2020

Ventilation | 01_Intro: What is High Performance Ventilation

6 July 2020

Architects Focus | Passive House + Modular for Affordability

4 July 2020

Revolution? | Happy 4th of July

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Product Showcase | UNDERSTANDING STONE WOOL SOLUTIONS

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U of T Passive House student residence moves forward

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New York Passive House celebrates 10 years



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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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Publications

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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