International Conference in Aachen shows solutions for maximum energy efficiency

Posted by NYPH , May 5, 2014 - Events, News, Passive House Institute

Press Release, Passive House Institute, 30 April 2014:   "Once completed, a building often goes untouched over the course of decades; the energy standard to which it is designed or retrofitted is therefore crucial. At the 2014 International Passive House Conference in Aachen, Germany, which took place April 25-26, experts from all over the world showed how current construction practices can be made fit for the future. Recent progress on highly energy efficient…

Gain free access to the iPHA Forum

Posted by NYPH , April 15, 2014 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Passive House Institute

Through our affiliation with the International Passive House Association, New York Passive House members are also iPHA members. Access to the Forum is included as a member benefit. Now iPHA is expanding access to include PassREg members. See their press release below: Where Passive House Stakeholders meet The forum of the International Passive House Association (iPHA) serves as the international gathering place for discussions on all things Passive House. Traditionally…

BuildingEnergy NYC 14 Request for Proposals is now open!

Posted by NYPH , April 8, 2014 - Events, Passive House Institute

        We are happy to  announce that NESEA is now accepting proposals for  BE NYC 14, scheduled for October 16th, 2014 at the Time Life Center. They will be accepting proposals until Friday, April 25. Please note that they will not be offering workshops at BE NYC this year, so all proposals submitted must be for 90 minute sessions. You can find more information and start a proposal by…

Component Award proves Passive House windows profitable

Posted by NYPH , April 3, 2014 - Events, Passive House Institute, Translucent Elements

Twelve winners to be honoured at the International Passive House Conference (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 3 April 2014) Darmstadt, Germany. The winners of the first ever Passive House Component Award have been selected and a total of twelve Passive House windows will receive recognition. The real winners, however, are the building owners, for the results of this international competition demonstrate that it is possible to save money with highly efficient…

New York and Philadelphia Projects among Finalists for Passive House Award 2014

Posted by NYPH , March 28, 2014 - Events, News, Passive House Institute

Designers from around the world are honored as finalists for the international Passive House design award, including our friends in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Philadelphia. Congratulations!   Passive House Award 2014: Finalists confirmed   Winners will be announced at the Passive House Conference in Aachen (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 28 March 2014) Darmstadt, Germany. The finalists of the Passive House Award 2014 have again proved that world-class architecture and the Passive House Standard…

Climate protection at the municipal level – a ten-point program for the building sector

Posted by NYPH , March 13, 2014 - Passive House Institute

The Passive House Institute issues a position paper for municipalities to act on global climate protection. Darmstadt, Germany  March 13, 2014 Climate protection at municipal level: ten-point plan for the building sector Position paper of the Passive House Institute regarding the use of Passive House technology as a contribution to climate protection in the building sector for cities and communities. Climate change affects us all. In order to effectively tackle…

Renewable Energy in a Passive House: New PHI Classifications

Posted by NYPH , March 5, 2014 - Passive House Institute, Renewable Elements

While "Net Zero Energy" is a seemingly simple concept, in reality calculating the energy balance of a building requires complex accounting. Photovoltaic panels produce most of their electricity during summer days, while buildings consume energy all the time, especially during cold nights. The Passive House Institute (PHI) takes Net Zero to the next level by accounting for energy storage requirements and making sure that wasteful buildings can't simply add huge PV arrays to claim "Net…

Large Multifamily Passive House in Frankfurt

Posted by NYPH , February 13, 2014 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Passive House Institute

[op-online.de] With the slogan "Housing for All", the first step of an ambitious project to create a new city neighborhood "Kulturcampus Frankfurt" is underway in Germany. The developer ABG is constructing the 193 units—114 rentals and 79 condos—to the Passive House standard in a mixed-use building that includes parking and a supermarket for about $100 million.   Gregory Duncan is a VP of NYPH and principal of Duncan Architect PLLC

18th International Passive House Conference 2014

Posted by NYPH , January 31, 2014 - Events, Passive House Institute

Registration for the 2014 International Passive House Conference (25 - 26 April, Aachen, Germany), is in full swing. An exciting line up of speakers, a vibrant exhibition and a series of guided tours to Passive House buildings are drawing Passive House professionals and stakeholders from around the world. Discounted early bird rates available until the 28 February - don't miss out! iPHA Members are additionally eligible for substantial discounts, especially…

Imagine Passive House

Posted by NYPH , December 3, 2013 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News, Passive House Institute, Real Estate

Conjure an image of home.  Of your elementary school.  Of your office.   They’re familiar.   Now imagine your own Passive House.  More difficult, right?   But what if Passive House can describe a school, an apartment building, a factory, an office or a home?  And it does.  What if Passive House design can be modern, historical, vernacular, high and low design.   And it can.  What if the “House” in…

Why Passive House?

Posted by NYPH , November 29, 2013 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News, Passive House Institute, Real Estate, Technical

Building to the Passive House Standard[1] reduces our buildings’ operational energy demand to an optimized extent through passive measures and components such as insulation, airtightness, heat recovery, solar heat gains, solar shading and incidental internal heat gains.   Passive House reliably delivers up to approximately a 90% reduction in heating and cooling demand and up to a 75% reduction in overall primary energy demand when compared to our existing building stock.[2]…

Talking Transition: join NYPH and Urban Green Council to help make the Mayoral transition count

Posted by NYPH , November 11, 2013 - Events, General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News, Passive House Institute

How do you think Mayor De Blasio should promote sustainable, healthy and resilient buildings? For the first time in 12 years, New Yorkers will have a new mayor. It’s time to start Talking Transition. Talking Transition is an open conversation about the future of New York City to help shape the next mayor’s goals and strategies. Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or you’ve just arrived, everyone has a unique vision…