Carbon Sequestering: Synthesizing Passive House and Healthy Materials Recap

Posted by Kendall Rocco , February 24, 2023 - New York Passive House

Passive House approach to operational energy with challenges of addressing upfront embodied carbon, as a key combination to address in approaching carbon-zero buildings. ​​To move our construction into a carbon-neutral environment it is essential to address the operational energy through Passive House performance together with the upfront embodied carbon through an integrated and methodical approach. The symposium “Carbon Sequestering: Synthesizing Passive House and Healthy Materials” will explore the possibility of…

Meet the new Board Members

Posted by Kendall Rocco , January 25, 2023 - Featured Stories, New York Passive House

New Elected Board Members:   Louis Koehl- Louis Koehl is the Director of Sustainable Design at Handel Architects, where he is responsible for advancing the firm’s mission of industry leadership in sustainable design by supporting strategic initiatives focused on aspirational goals. He serves as both a resource to the office and the development community. Mr. Koehl’s projects at Handel Architects include the world’s largest fully affordable Passive House Building, Sendero…

[EXTENDED!] Call for 2022-2024 NYPH Board Members Candidate Applications

Posted by NYPH , September 23, 2022 - Featured Stories, New York Passive House

We are excited to announce that our 2022-2024 Board Elections have been extended! Do you have a vision to change the landscape of New York's built environment? Here's your chance! NYPH is looking for fresh ideas and strong leadership to head the organization. Successful applications will be determined by a members-only election. Submit your application > Candidate Application & Election Timeline November 18th: Applications are accepted until midnight. November 21st: Candidate information is sent out to members; elections begin electronically. November…

NY Stretch 2023 code

Posted by Kendall Rocco , August 26, 2022 - Featured Stories, New York Passive House, News, NYSERDA, Policy

The New York Passive House Local and State Policy Committee has been reviewing the draft NY Stretch 2023 code and submitting comments.   We strongly encourage individuals to review the draft code and submit their own comments until August 30th through the NYSERDA link below. Review and Submit Comments Here You can also email your comments to george@nypassivehouse.org and we will include them with the Policy Committee comments. To achieve the carbon reduction goals…

Passive House: Information for Property Developers, Contractors and Clients

Posted by NYPH , December 11, 2015 - New York Passive House

Last week, NYPH proudly announced the release of the newest NYPH publication: A Developer's Guide to Certified Multifamily Passive House Buildings.  This publication has been receiving compliments from all around the world, with users commenting on it's applicability and usefulness for the industry.  Hard copies of this publication are currently in the making--stay tuned! For additional information, NYPH recommends the International Passive House Association (iPHA)'s book "Active for more comfort: Passive…