The recent proposal by PHIUS and BSC to create what is being described as ‘a passive building standard adaptation for the U.S.’ is being widely promoted and distributed to various journals, publications and cities for adoption. Here is a critique - one of a growing number of articles expressing concern over this proposal. But first let's clarify some important distinctions between the definition of ‘Passive House’ and the Passive House Standard. These are confusing constructs, so…
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