This Earth Day, we’re going back to the basics

Posted by Ingui Architecture , April 22, 2024 - Architects, Member News

This Earth Day, we’re going back to the basics: Why do so many of our clients choose to do Passive House? What even is a Passive House? Passive Houses come with a string of benefits that separate them from traditionally constructed homes. They are well-sealed from air leakage, bugs, and dust, provide filtered, fresh air 24/7 and drastically reduced street noise, and require almost no heating, lowering energy bills and…

Governor Hochul Announces Department of Energy Approval to Fund Energy Affordability Program for Low Income New Yorkers

Posted by NYPH , April 20, 2024 - HVAC, Member News

Text by Doreen Harris, President & CEO at NYSERDA I’m thrilled to share that Governor Hochul announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved New York’s partial-scope application for the DOE’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program formula grant funding, making New York the FIRST state in the country to have secured funds under this program. This initial funding, expected to be available in early summer, will…

Climate Alliance, Europe’s largest city network, has made a bold move

Posted by Passive House Institute , April 19, 2024 - Energy, Member News

Climate Alliance, Europe's largest city network, has made a bold move in its new policy manifesto, advocating for the #PassiveHouse standard to be at the forefront of building regulations. This is a monumental step towards sustainable urban development, aligning perfectly with the goals of our #outPHit project. As cities across Europe look to lower their carbon footprints, adopting #PassiveHouse can play a pivotal role in transforming our urban landscapes into…

Decarbonizing Your Building: A Workshop to Help You Strategize & Electrify

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 19, 2024 - Events, Member News

Building energy exchange: This month: District 33 Council Member Lincoln Restler, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION INC, Building Energy Exchange, Steven Winter Associates, and Con Edison are hosting a workshop to help 1-4 unit building owners, co-op/condo board members, managers, and operators electrify their residential buildings! ⚡️ Learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps and other high-performance technologies to make your building more efficient, healthy, and safe. Speakers will…

Project – Clutch City Passive

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 12, 2024 - Member News, Projects

Post by: David Edgar I am so proud to have been involved with Jesse Hunt on this project. It was our first Passive House build. We had a great time working together and it was a great success! We are on to more builds and dedicated to building Passive only! Once you build with this level of quality you can never go back! The Passive House certification process from energy…

Blocks created using naturally occurring microalgae

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 9, 2024 - Architects, Member News

AZURE Media delves into our Bio-Block Spiral installation with Prometheus Materials in its latest issue, highlighting its role as a zero-carbon alternative to conventional concrete masonry units. The blocks are created using naturally occurring microalgae combined with water, sunlight, and CO2 in a patent-pending process to create a material chemically similar to coral reefs and oyster shells. "Coral reefs occupy only a tiny fraction of the ocean floor, yet they…

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

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 5, 2024 - Construction, Member News, Products

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.…

Five Case Studies on Drone-assisted Enclosure Surveys

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 4, 2024 - Industry News, Member News

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, are important tools for many industries and sectors in today’s world. Applying this technology to building enclosures requires understanding the advantages and disadvantages of this tool beyond the casual backyard drone operator. Hear from a UAV Pilot-in-Command and a Building Enclosure Consultant on their experiences using drones to capture various types of building enclosure survey data to meet various building owner-driven goals. Presented at no…

First-Ever All-Electric, Net Zero, Carbon Speculative Industrial Building Development in Ontario

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 4, 2024 - Energy, Member News

The facility in Milton, Ontario, also includes an enhanced envelope and precast panel insulation to reduce air leakage. Credit: BGO Fifth Line Business Park in Milton, Ontario, features the first all-electric, net zero, carbon speculative industrial building. This 234,061 ft2 industrial building offers state-of-the-art net zero carbon specifications including an all-electric HVAC system that is 200%-300% more efficient than standard systems and a 500 kW rooftop solar array that negates 100%…