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Few architects face the challenge of demolishing their childhood home, but for John Morehead, making this tough decision was an opportunity to build a new, future-proofed PassiveHouse. This certified Passive House in Cork, Ireland, embraces its stunning natural surroundings and showcases extraordinary attention to detail. Read more in this Passive House Plus long read: Read More
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Summer renovations or upgrades? New York residents can use Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits to reduce the cost of home energy efficiency improvements, energy-saving renovations, and the installation of efficient heating and cooling systems. Homeowners, renters, and businesses can all benefit! Start here:
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Urban Green Council and the O&M staff of Clinton Hill Cooperative create and implement an energy efficiency training program. Clinton Hill Cooperative is a 12-building co-op complex built in 1944, with two “campuses” situated along Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn Heights. In order to comply with New York City’s ambitious building emissions law, Local Law 97, Clinton Hill needed to implement energy efficiency upgrades throughout their buildings. To achieve the upgrades,…
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Shaping the Next Generation of Passive House Tools. By Honeybee-PH This presentation will discuss some of the main challenges Passive House modelers face with our current tooling, and how advancements in technology are helping to overcome many of those issues. Read More
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Inspired by nature and spatial efficiency, KKH Architects design for South Korea’s extreme climate variations. With inspiring projects ranging from traditional timber Hanok homes to large-scale public facilities, the KKH Architects team has made their mark from their Mac-based practice in Seoul. Learn More
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NYPH is pleased to announce NYSERDA as a sponsor for our symposium this year, “Regenerative Metropolis,” which will be held on September 27th. Speakers and sessions are being confirmed, and the focus will be on aligning decarbonized architecture with regenerative practices of other large systems such as agriculture, forestry, and urban planning. Please mark your calendars for what we believe will be a hopeful, visionary, and actionable event! Learn More
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Passive House Institute
, July 7, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Member News
After traveling through 20 countries and staying in over 45 different Passive Houses across Europe, Simone and her daughter Linnea have turned her experiences into a captivating book. Titled "Wenn Ameisen und Frauen in Eile sind..." the book is now available in most bookstores. It offers readers a glimpse into their journey, which was filled with joy, challenges, and exciting stories about the Passive Houses they visited, their owners, and…
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Struggling to keep your home cool during the hot summer months? Without proper cooling, the summer heat can be unbearable, making your home uncomfortable and even unsafe. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is here to help eligible New Yorkers! HEAP offers a cooling assistance benefit for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan to keep your home comfortably cool. Learn More
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Passive House Institute
, July 5, 2024 - Construction, Member News
Free for NYPH Members! The Passive House Institute recently released the Timber Construction Thermal Bridge Catalogue on Passipedia, which is now available in German. This useful catalog and tool help architects and builders estimate heat losses through thermal bridges, which is an important part of designing and modeling energy-efficient buildings. While the catalog covers typical timber construction details, significant deviations in actual construction details may require specific calculations. Learn More…
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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…
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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 +…
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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
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