Why this NYC apartment complex will use a giant underground heat pump

Posted by Kendall Rocco , June 23, 2023 - Energy, News

  Construction is underway on the 1 Java Street project in Brooklyn, New York. (David Joshua Ford) BROOKLYN, New York — The 200-by-600-foot property skirting the shoreline in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood is, for the moment, an enormous mud pit. Excavators scoop up whole chunks of earth, making room for concrete piles sprouting rebar strands. All the while, four blue drilling rigs trawl the site on skid-tracked wheels, boring holes into the…

Future-Proofing New Construction

Posted by Kendall Rocco , June 23, 2023 - Sponsor

What does it mean to future-proof your construction project? Developers, designers and builders are constantly tasked with designing our built environment amid new regulations and a changing climate. On June 29th Director of Sustainability Crystal Ng will be speaking at the Urban Green Council’s and NYC Accelerator’s Future-Proofing New Construction. Crystal and other industry experts will discuss resources to help with current and future compliance requirements, codes, and regulations to contribute…

Northeast Fall Cohort 2023

Posted by Kendall Rocco , June 19, 2023 - Training

The Passive House Network hybrid Certified Passive House Designer course and PHI certification exam for professionals in the Northeast. The hybrid format allows students to leverage the benefits of on-demand, live-online & in-person training. *Exam Date: December 5th. Starts September 6th New in 2023: CPHD course registrants will now receive access to the on-demand Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course that is jointly provided by PHN and Peel…

Could Passive Houses Be the Future of Home Design in Westchester?

Posted by Kendall Rocco , June 15, 2023 - Industry News

“A [passive house] is the experience of the finished product, the beauty, and the sense of well-being, in addition to the extreme energy efficiency, which really creates love for this innovation and architectural design,” says Benzing. “We believe that soon, designs based on the science of passive house will be the standard for all new construction.” Benzing’s firm, A.M. Benzing Architects, has been designing passive houses since 2008 and designed…

Ice Box Challenge Puts Architecture Students at Forefront of Climate Action

Posted by Kendall Rocco , June 15, 2023 - Industry News

Fourth-year Pratt architecture students recently participated in the first-ever US student-led rendition of the International Passive House Ice Box Challenge, an initiative that aims to significantly lower the energy use of our built environment. Over the course of the semester, students designed and built two 8 x 8 x 8 feet ice box structures from scratch after learning about sustainability industry manufacturers’ products and methods. The first structure was built…

Pratt Brooklyn Ice Box Challenge

Posted by NYPH , June 8, 2023 - Member News

The First-Ever US Collegiate Designed and Built Ice Box Challenge, Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 May 1-8, 2023 Pratt Institute School of Architecture is delighted to announce that after making many stops around the globe, the Ice Box Challenge will next land at 200 Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn NY, USA from May 1-8, 2023 for the First-Ever US Collegiate designed-build Ice Box Challenge. Read More

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Posted by NYPH , June 8, 2023 - Industry News, New York Passive House

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the smoke from the Canadian wildfires. For many, this is an urgent and serious health matter. And for all of us, this crisis is affecting our lives and leading us to worry about the damage the smoke is doing. We at New York Passive House believe that an airtight building with an energy/heat recovery ventilation system (ERV/HRV) running 24/7 is a…

PHPP Expert Course PH Institute 2023

Posted by Kendall Rocco , May 15, 2023 - Passive House Institute

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?

Posted by Kendall Rocco , May 15, 2023 - Member News

"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

Posted by Kendall Rocco , April 21, 2023 - Member News

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

Posted by Kendall Rocco , April 4, 2023 - Member News

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…