Join us online for 6 halfdays of online workshops on PHPP including DesignPH, PHPP Advanced and Thermal Bridges. Each workshop is individually bookable. This course is aimed to all building professionals. All you need is a good level of English (B2 or equivalent) and basic knowledge of the Passive House concept and the PHPP (practical experience or the Passive House designer/consultant course) as well as the ability to use Microsoft®…
‘Passive House’ Buildings Boast Climate & Health Perks. Why Aren’t There More of Them?
"Passive house is an environmentally friendly international building standard that uses design elements like insulation, airtightness and heat recovery to consume less energy. By saving energy, buildings emit fewer greenhouse gasses and deliver lower utility bills. These constructions also boast superior air quality, producing a healthier environment for residents. “People who live in affordable housing need to be able to reap those benefits,” said Shefali Sanghvi, Dattner Architects’ director of sustainability." Read…
Earth Day ’23 Recap
How are you celebrating Earth Day, April 22, 2023! This annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the issues most impacting our planet — and celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth. New York Passive House joined other organizations this past Sunday, where we joined with the climate and environmental communities, to connect and learn from each other, inviting new individuals into the movement. Featured:…
Bright Power Announces new CEO and Chief Strategic Officer role to Drive Growth and Maximize Positive Impact on the Planet
10-year company veteran moves into the CEO role to focus on core strengths, while Bright Power’s founder is taking on a larger, external-facing role. March 30, 2023 - NEW YORK, New York – Bright Power, Inc. has announced a transition in leadership that is new, yet familiar. Jeff Perlman, who founded Bright Power 18 years ago, and has led the company as CEO since, announced that Andrea Mancino will…
Charlotte of the Upper West Side | 470 Columbus
The design for a new 9-story mixed-use residential and retail building at 470 Columbus features a modern interpretation of traditional district typology on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. With Architecture and Interiors by BKSK, the design for “Charlotte of the Upper West Side” is cohesive – the warm materials, modern detailing and concepts of screening are carried throughout, with both centered on the contemporary heart of the building; the cleverly disguised,…
Passive House Podcast Episode with 475’s LAMILUX Pros
Passive House Podcast cohost Zack Semke interviews Akshayaa Kariyakkar and Jeremy Latriano, Daylighting Product Consultants for 475 who specialize in Lamilux skylights. As part of the 475 team, Akshayaa and Jeremy have worked with Lamilux to bring hundreds of daylight projects to life across North America. They discuss the history of the company as well as some of the different product lines and how they can be used by PH practitioners. …
The Conscious Builder Episode 218
#218 - Progress and Passive House - Interview with Andreas Benzing 2:30 How did he get into Architecture 5:30 LEED 8:50 why build better 10:10 Current challenges 14:35 Passive house value in New York 23:56 products recommended Listen Now Andreas M. Benzing is a practicing architect, teacher, and social entrepreneur. He is a distinguished faculty member and Part-Time Assistant Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Environmental Design and…
Spring 2023 New England CPHD/C On-Demand hybrid training
Don’t wait any longer. This Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD/C) course is for professionals in New England. Starts March 31. Flexibly paced. Financial incentives available CT/MA. Register & gain access to on-demand content today. Learn More > PHN’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals with: ● 8-week hybrid on-demand and live online instruction. ● 6 weeks class instruction and 4 weeks…
Carbon Sequestering: Synthesizing Passive House and Healthy Materials Recap
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…
N.J. will now target 100% clean energy, require all-electric cars by 2035, Murphy says
Less than a week after Minnesota joined 10 other states in setting lofty zero-emissions goals, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that New Jersey will get more ambitious than most — aiming for 100% clean energy by 2035 instead of 2050. New Jersey will also look to follow California’s lead and require new cars sold in the state be all-electric in 12 years. But how exactly the Garden State will get there and what the associated costs…
PASSIVE HOUSE COMPONENT TESTING – HOW DOES IT WORK?
An airtight membrane is one of the most critical components in any passive house or other high-performance building. It helps to prevent heat loss and draughts, and to protect the building structure from internal moisture. Partel supply a range of airtight and wind-tight membranes, including three systems that are certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) in the highest component class, Class phA. But why are high quality membranes so…
Dextall’s unitized prefab wall performance mockup
Impressive results by Dextall’s unitized prefab wall performance mockup spanning 2 stories high [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=369w2nP1JfI[/embed] Dynamic and Static water: 15psf Air: PASS, did not exceed 0.06 cfm Performance mockup included: Fully gasketed perimeter Mineral wool insulation Variation of factory installed steel reinforced polymer and aluminum windows Aluminum cladding rainscreen