Our legendary OBEX CORTEX 0500FR ISM (Interface Sealing Membrane) has officially achieved Passive House Certification

We're pleased to announce that our 0500FR is now among the elite ranks of products that meet the rigorous, energy-efficient standards required for Passive House certification. This milestone is not just a win for us, but another step forward towards more sustainable construction and design. https://bit.ly/3V5qqnc Why does Passive House matter? Passive House is more than just a standard; it's a commitment to energy efficiency, comfort, and reducing ecological footprints.…


170-unit affordable mixed-use Melrose North project

Partner Sean Flynn and Architect Zachary Weimer, RA hosted a New York Passive House tour of the 170-unit affordable mixed-use Melrose North project alongside New York Passive House board member Vicki Yee, CPHD, WELL AP, LEED GA of Steven Winter Associates. The two-dozen attendees were given a warm welcome by the on-site staff of Services for the UnderServed, the operator and services provider, and co-developer with Bronx Pro Group, LLC.…


A Passive House remodel while living in the house is not for the faint of heart.

Would it surprise you to learn that’s exactly what veteran home builder Daniel Glauser did with his family’s home? Hear directly from the pros who tackled this project! Save the date! April 4 @ 3PM CT/4 PM ET to gain practical advice on identifying the right insulation materials for high performance and best practices for installation. And why Daniel chose to use stone wool extensively in his own Outside-In remodel!…


Increasing the Supply of Affordable Housing: Economic Insights and Federal Policy Solutions

The Biden-Harris Administration believes that every American should have access to safe and affordable housing (White House 2023a). Where people live determines their available housing quality and amenities, such as labor market access, transportation options, schools, protection from crime, environmental quality, and social networks—all of which affect their quality of life and intergenerational economic mobility (Chetty and Hendren 2018). Continue Reading



Reviving Tradition with Innovation: From Historical Farmland to Sustainable Timber Frame Homes in Kent

How the ECHOFOIL EXO has redefined sustainable living at The Old Orchards in Kent? 🌿 Our collaboration with Harmony Timber Solutions UK introduced the high-performing ECHOFOIL EXO breather membrane, boosting thermal efficiency and airtightness in the Old Orchards project. Project Highlights: 🛠️ Timber Frame Construction: ECHOFOIL EXO enhanced thermal comfort in timber frame homes while maintaining breathability and protection against the elements. 💡 Innovative Design: Addressing the challenge of integrating…


Deep retrofit and everyone benefits

Darmstadt, Germany. Retrofits are the key to climate protection in the building sector. To support the uptake of retrofit solutions, the Passive House Institute's 27th International Passive House Conference will take place with a focus on significantly improving the energy performance of existing buildings to the EnerPHit standard. The conference will take place from April 5 to April 7 in Innsbruck, Austria, including a Passive House specialists' exhibition. The conference…


Future Housing Initiative: Project Progress & Next Phase Launch

  December 1, 2023 Bright Power and Building Energy Exchange joined forces to launch The Future Housing Initiative—an endeavor to help drive the transition to low-carbon, multifamily housing with real world data and analysis of building performance. The Future Housing Initiative is aimed at creating a national, equity-centered database of real-world performance data on low-carbon multifamily buildings. It will include important metrics such as the resident quality of life, health,…


5 Building Materials to Avoid for Passive Houses

There are many facets involved in building a passive house and getting energy consumption down to zero. Obviously, installing solar panels to create renewable energy is a great place to start. It is also important to consider the orientation of your home during construction so that you can use natural sunlight for lighting and heating as much as possible. Additionally, choosing Energy Star appliances and low-flow water fixtures are other…


PARTEL INTRODUCES ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS FOR AIRTIGHT MEMBRANES IN BUILDING TRANSPARENCY

Partel has become the first manufacturer of building envelope systems in Ireland to publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for air and windtight membranes. With these third-party reviewed EPDs, it’s now possible to measure our product´s environmental performance and impact on the overall project. This action is part of our commitment to the responsible performance of buildings and sustainable production processes. The first Partel products to attain the Environmental Product Declaration…