International Conference returns to Darmstadt for anniversary of building standard 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstadt, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 23 April 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. A tried and tested solution is already available for buildings of the future: the Passive House Standard combines maximum efficiency with optimal comfort. How this works, was demonstrated by experts from all over the world on 22 and 23…
Two Victories, One Day – OneNYC: Mayor de Blasio Announces Major New Steps to Dramatically Reduce NYC Buildings’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This year, Earth Day feels like NYPH's Birthday! Excerpts below are taken directly from the NYC Office of the Mayor's article "OneNYC: Mayor de Blasio Announces Major New Steps to Dramatically Reduce NYC Buildings' Greenhouse Gas Emissions", published April 22, 2016. Read the full article here. NEW YORK—Today Mayor de Blasio announced a suite of new energy efficiency initiatives that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from New York City’s over…
Manhattan Borough President and Community Boards Endorse Passive House Implementation
This year, on the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day, Passive House efforts have not gone unnoticed in NYC. New York Passive House applauds Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and the Manhattan Community Boards for their latest passive house endorsements. This strong leadership shows the world that NYC is ready to set the precedent to mark today as the start of our zero-carbon future. For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 21, 2016…
Job Opportunity: Passive House Consultant / Analyst at The Levy Partnership
The Levy Partnership, Inc., a leading energy and environmental consulting firm, is seeking talented and energetic professionals with a background in Engineering, Architecture or related field to work on Passive House and other high performance building design, consulting and research projects. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of passive house software tools including PHPP, WUFI Passive and/or THERM as well as AutoCAD skills. Attention to detail and excellent written…
New Database Provides Overview of Passive House Components
Convenient search for certified products (Details at conference in Darmstadt) 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstadt, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 19 April 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. Whether just browsing or to find a specific product – a new online database provides a detailed overview of components for Passive House construction. All of the products, which have been independently tested and certified with reference to their energy-relevant…
NYC’s First Certified Passive House Townhouse in a Landmark District
Location: 20 Garden Place, Brooklyn Heights, New York Size: 3600 Square Feet Levels: 4 Levels + Cellar + Penthouse Addition Construction: Masonry Row House, Exposed Front and Rear Walls The home at 20 Garden Place was a two-family home in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District that Baxt Ingui Architects converted into a single family home. Where most of the exterior detail at the front façade remained…
Passive House Conference Presents Solutions for Buildings of the Future
World's 1st experimental project in Darmstadt still saving energy reliably after 25 years 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstadt, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 12 April 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. The "birthplace" of the Passive House is celebrating - the world's first building of this kind was built in Darmstadt 25 years ago, and a recent follow-up study has proved the sustainability of this concept. Well…
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NAPHN16 Passive House Conference & Expo Preview Video
NAPHN16 Conference & Expo on June 13-14, 2016! New York Passive House (NYPH) and North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) present the Third Annual North American Passive House Network Conference & Expo. The two-day conference and expo features state-of-the-art building strategies, components and professional development necessary for us to decarbonize by 2050, the #1 public policy goal of our time. SEE THE DEVELOPING PROGRAM HERE With presentations and workshops by scientists from the Passive House…
Manhattan Community Board 5 Passive House Resolution
"WHEREAS, New York City is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050...and whearas, in New York City, our buildings are responsible for the overwhelming share of our GHG emissions, accounting for nearly three-quarters of our contribution to climate change (Source: One City Build to Last, New York City Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability); and whereas, Passive House standards can be applied to both new…
A Passive House Victory: NYC Law 701-A Passes, Creating New Low Energy Intensity Building Requirements
New York City Local Law 701-A has just passed, bringing with it a great victory for the low energy buildings community. This new law requires strict new measures to be applied to future buildings to ensure their low energy intensity. Read the law details here, or read the commentary by the Urban Green Council.
NAPHN16 Tickets – Best Price During March 22-23 FLASH SALE
Get your tickets for #NAPHN16 The Third Annual North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) Conference & Expo will be held June 13th and 14th, 2016, in NYC The conference will feature industry leaders discussing the critical aspects of Passive House adoption: finance, policy, retrofits, technology, big buildings, net-zero, multifamily and commercial buildings. View the conference program here. The scientific consensus is clear–we must decarbonize by 2050 to prevent the worst effects…
