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
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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
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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…
The Bluestone Organization
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Andreas Benzing
, March 31, 2016 - Contractors, Passive House Institute
NAPHN16 Passive House Conference & Expo Preview Video
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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
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"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
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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
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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…
Passive New York City: A Snapshot of Low Energy Building Opportunities, Barriers, & Resources
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NYPH is pleased to announce Building Energy Exchange (BEEx)‘s new publication, “Passive New York City”. This guide is a valuable tool for spreading Passive House across NYC and beyond. (From BEEx) New York City’s commitment to an 80% reduction of carbon emissions by 2050 has quickly and dramatically raised the profile of the Passive House standard. As one of the few building energy standards with a record of delivering results…
Pioneers of German “Energy Revolution” will be at Passive House Conference in Darmstadt
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Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker and Franz Alt will discuss building sector potentials 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstad, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 24 February 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. Eminent guests are expected at this year’s Passive House anniversary celebration: two of the masterminds of the German "energy revolution" will come to Darmstadt on 22 and 23 April. At the 20th International Passive House Conference,…
LAST DAY for Discounted Tickets to 20th International Passive House Conference 2016
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Top-class presentations, interactive workshops and an informative exhibition provide new inspiration and information about Passive House. The 20th International Passive House Conference brings you back to the place where it all started – the city which boasts the first Passive House building and hosted the first-ever Passive House Conference. Come celebrate 25 Years of Passive House with us! The 20th International Passive House Conference will be held in Darmstad, Germany…
First Passive House Projects in Greece and Turkey Now Certified
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Passive House Building Standard Provides Incredible Efficiency in the Mediterranean Climate (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 11 February 2016) [caption id="attachment_6482" align="alignleft" width="300"] Passive House Turkey - Photo Credit: Gaziantep Municipality[/caption] Darmstadt, Germany. With intelligent architecture, considerable energy savings are possible in every climate. The latest examples of this now stand in Greece and Turkey. A complex of terraced houses and an environmental education center are the first buildings to fulfill…
