The NYSERDA team is attending the New York Solar Energy Industries Association 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit.

Posted by NYPH , July 2, 2024 - Events, Member News

The NYSERDA team is attending the New York Solar Energy Industries Association 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit. The summit, for clean energy professionals from the public and private sectors, is a full-day conference focusing on the policies, programs, and solutions needed for NYC’s decarbonization. Scaling up distributed solar + storage deployment will be key to ensuring that this transition is affordable while presenting a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity for New…

Recent summer heatwaves have shown just how crucial it is to minimise the risk of overheating in our homes.

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 28, 2024 - Events, Member News

Recent summer heatwaves have shown just how crucial it is to minimise the risk of overheating in our homes. As our climate continues to warm, this concern will only grow and can prove fatal in extreme cases. It's time to act and ensure we deliver safe and comfortable homes. Join Passivhaus Trust online on June 26 for the third installment of the four-part Passivhaus Social Housing 2024 series: 'Passivhaus +…

Ice Box Challenge Oslo 2024!

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 27, 2024 - Events, Member News

Just a few hours left to place your bets for the IceBoxChallengeOslo 2024! ❄️ How much ice do you think will remain after a month in the little houses, with Oslo temperatures reaching 30°C? Join tomorrow's closing ceremony, where Belgian royalty will unveil the results. Don't miss a day filled with inspiring speeches featuring IG Passivhus Sverige's Simone and Linnea wrapping up their PassiveVoyage. Learn More

What does it feel like to suffer the cold, mould, and discomfort

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 26, 2024 - Construction, Member News

What does it feel like to suffer the cold, mold, and discomfort of a 1960s bungalow and then experience its rebirth as a certified PassiveHouse? Find out from the owner of this award-winning project, Barry McCarron, in this Long Read from Passive House Plus! Learn More Discover the technical details on the PH Building database: Learn More Photo: Internorm | Stefan Hoare

Nursery school in Paris, a certified PHI LowEnergy building

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 25, 2024 - Architects, Member News

This nursery school in Paris, a certified PHI LowEnergy building, combines a thoughtful approach to materials, natural light, and occupant comfort, providing children with one of the most joyful places to learn in Paris’s busy urban center. Read more in the latest long read by Passive House Plus: Learn More Visit the entry in our building database: Learn More

NYPH welcomes Ice-Air LLC

Posted by NYPH , June 11, 2024 - Member News, News

The New York Passive House (NYPH) is pleased to announce Ice-Air LLC as a Silver Sponsor. Achieving passive house certification necessitates a high-performance building envelope and exceptional equipment performance, elements Ice-Air LLC specializes in. Keep an eye out for upcoming webinars and social media posts to gain insight into their integration with the Passive House community. For further information, visit their website at https://www.ice-air.com.   About Ice Air Ice Air, LLC,…

Introducing AlpenGlass: Elevate Your Windows with Energy Efficiency

Posted by NYPH , June 8, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

We are thrilled to unveil AlpenGlass, a cutting-edge thin-glass solution designed exclusively for window companies looking to enhance the energy efficiency of their products. Developed by Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), a leader in advanced window technologies, AlpenGlass offers triple and quad-pane insulated units that seamlessly integrate into existing window frames, delivering exceptional performance without the need for costly redesigns. Learn More

Increase in electrical load in the grid through a systematic heat pump strategy in Germany

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 7, 2024 - Energy, Member News

Author: Wolfgang Feist in January 2024 1. Introduction and problem definition As far as the energy transition in Germany is concerned, there is widespread agreement among experts that the heat supply for space heating and hot water should no longer be covered by fossil fuels in the long term. However, which heat generators should be used instead is still the subject of heated debate. The alternatives under discussion include the…

Reporting out on an inspiring week at the Getting to Zero Forum in Charlotte

Posted by NYPH , June 6, 2024 - Architects, Member News

Reporting out on an inspiring week at the Getting to Zero Forum in Charlotte, NC. Shout out to fellow panelists and presenters, Greg Hale, Michael Orbank, Laurel Chądzyński, Hannah Zalusky Rusnac, Nicole Laky, Sarah Wood, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, WELL AP, LFA, Fitwel, William Abrahamson, AIA, CPHC, Amy Upton, Brian Meinrath, and Baha Sadreddin. It was beyond great to meet you all in person, and to learn about the work…

Partner Mark Ginsberg recently moderated a panel titled “Increasing Housing Production

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , June 5, 2024 - Architects, Member News

Partner Mark Ginsberg recently moderated a panel titled “Increasing Housing Production: City of Yes,” at New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH)’s Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference. The panelists Robert Holbrook, Edith Hsu-Chen, Josh Rinesmith, and Howard Slatkin, discussed the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, a zoning reform proposal that would help address the housing crisis by making it possible to build a little more housing…