Natural gas and climate protection

Posted by Kendall Rocco , July 19, 2022 - International Passive House Association, Member News, Policy

Germany seems particularly affected by the necessity of reducing the consumption of Russian gas. There is a lot of talk about how exactly this has come about and who was responsible for this. Here I will only point out ways to quickly and effectively get out of the “double bind” situation which some commentators seem to see here: reducing dependence on natural gas and reducing CO2 emissions at the same…

Build Passive Homes Faster With These Materials and Techniques

Posted by Max Shafer , July 15, 2022 - Member News

With the United States having a goal of a net-zero economy by the year 2050, there has been an increased interest in the construction of passive homes. And while achieving the low energy standards for a passive house may seem like a lofty goal, it can be greatly facilitated by using the correct materials and construction techniques. To help in this regard, keep reading to find out 5 of the…

Here Is How Innovation Impacts The Construction Workforce Shortage Crisis

Posted by NYPH , June 6, 2022 - Member News, Training

Dextall, a circular-economy construction technology company committed to empowering property owners, developers, and their partners to transform America’s built space, attacks the skilled labor issue head-on. Dextall’s digital system – capable of eliminating up to 24 months of project design coordination and construction inefficiencies – gives client stakeholders the advantage of end-to-end project cost analysis for the entire building lifecycle, starting with the earliest design stages that tap instantly into…

FERO engineers and manufactures Thermal Tie™ Masonry Connectors

Posted by NYPH , May 31, 2022 - Member News, Products

FERO-Corp-Termal-Tie-May-2022-Updated Did you know FERO engineers and manufactures Thermal Tie™ Masonry Connectors? FERO’s Thermal Ties provide a structural thermal break for maximum energy efficient masonry, stone and granite veneer wall assemblies. For more information, contact FERO at ENGINEERING@FEROCORP.COM or at WWW.FEROCORP.COM. Read More >

Innovative Materials for Building a New Passive House

Posted by Max Shafer , May 31, 2022 - Member News

Innovative Materials for Building a New Passive House If you are reading this blog, you likely already know that a passive house is an ultra-low energy building that can reduce utility consumption by as much as 70% over standard construction types. And with society's increasing demands for becoming carbon-neutral, net-zero passive housing--the world’s highest standard in energy-efficient buildings, is drawing more and more interest from builders and developers.  If you…

The Impact Passive Housing Has on the Environment

Posted by Max Shafer , May 20, 2022 - Industry News, Member News

The Impact Passive Housing Has on the Environment Passive housing has become an extraordinarily popular style of environmentalism that many are utilizing in their newest construction projects. This type of housing follows simple rules that guide construction to create a space that requires very little energy to heat or cool and is generally inexpensive to build or maintain.  Reducing the building's ecological footprint is the main goal, but it can…

HPD, NYCHA, and HDC Announce Plans and Partners to Build a 195-Home, Wellness-Centered, Sustainable Mixed-Use Development for Low-Income Seniors in the Bronx

Posted by NYPH , May 8, 2022 - Member News

Sustainable Mixed-Use Development

NRP Group, Selfhelp Realty Group, and Foxy Management will develop a solar-oriented building on an underused section of the Morris Houses II campus in Morrisania, Bronx The development will provide Bronx and NYCHA residents with a community health center, nutrition education space, and on-site career-training in healthcare and technology Rendering by Nightnurse, images courtesy of Magnusson Architecture and Planning NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and…

Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average Book out March 29

Posted by Andreas Benzing , March 17, 2022 - Member News

Smaller homes with eco-friendly features, for people who value experiences more than stuff. The mass shift away from expensive urban living has resulted in people searching for smaller, more affordable homes. Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average includes 26 examples of small-house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). SHERI KOONES is an expert on the subject of small houses and sustainable building, having written nine previous books…

New Code Evaluation Report

Posted by NYPH , February 8, 2022 - Industry News, Member News

We are pleased to share with you the publication of our new QAI Code Evaluation Report, numbered CERus-1004, covering select ROCKWOOL products. This new report verifies to you, your customers, regulatory agencies, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), architects, specifiers, contractors, engineers, and code officials that the ROCKWOOL products listed herein comply with the stated code requirements. View our full announcement which includes the products that were evaluated by clicking the button…

Mould in Buildings: What is it and how can it be Prevented?

Posted by NYPH , February 3, 2022 - Industry News, Member News, News

19 January 2022 By: Alison Phelan, Technical Consultant Technical Topics Mould in Buildings: What is it and how can it be Prevented? Concern about mould in construction has been increasing as people become aware that exposure to mould can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, and impact decay of the building’s structure. As people spend a substantial part of their day indoors, be that in their homes, offices,…

What is Passive House? By EP Engineers

Posted by NYPH , January 31, 2022 - Industry News, Member News, News

Chris Burgess | Friday July 30, 2021 Passive House Design Gains Steam in NYC as Leading Sustainability Solution for Commercial Development As New York City’s landlords and developers stare down tightening carbon-emissions caps with Local Law 97’s deadline fast approaching, the energy efficiency of commercial buildings is becoming even more paramount. What is Passive House? The basic tenets of Passive House design include an extremely well-insulated and super-tight building envelope…