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Excited to share that partner, Marianne Hyde, just completed the Healthy Materials program at Parsons School of Design, developed by the Parsons Healthy Materials Lab! 🌿🏛️ This course has been an eye-opener into the critical relationship between building materials and human health. We are looking forward to layering this knowledge onto all of our work. Learn More
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"Doughnut for Urban Development: A Manual" is a groundbreaking framework for scaling urban development within social and planetary boundaries. The manual aims to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools for steering the building industry towards a safe and just space for humanity, within the limits of the planet’s natural resources. From setting building targets to taking material choices - How can the Doughnut be applied in practice? Meet…
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Braden Kabez
, September 6, 2024 - Events, Member News, Uncategorized
Passive House Network is holding a free live-online webinar with ROCKWOOL on September 11th at 2PM ET. Along with energy conservation measures, sustainability trends are continuously becoming more robust with high focus on carbon emissions, product transparency and resiliency. Importantly, the embodied carbon impacts of building materials are becoming one of the primary measurements of a product’s sustainability. The use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is increasing where understanding the inputs…
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A world-first study challenges our understanding of how humans cope with extreme heat. Owen Dillon’s heart is pounding. Sweat is dripping down his neck, and he’s feeling tired and weak. Inside the climate chamber where he’s sitting, it’s unbearably hot. It’s been set to 54 degrees Celsius, with 26 per cent humidity — a combination believed to be lethal after six hours. After just a short period of time, he…
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Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Embodied Carbon Policy Circular design and construction: Reducing embodied carbon, reusing materials, and diverting waste. Developed and published Circular Design and Construction Guidelines earlier this year.
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BKSK ARCHITECTS LLP
, September 4, 2024 - Events, Industry News
This one-day program for architecture students, "offers career insights from leading design professionals and studios", online an din -person. BKSK's office will be open in the afternoon for students to learn more about our work and our staff's perspective on career opportunities in the field. Lean more about the event and register here: Register
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Braden Kabez
, September 3, 2024 - Member News, Training
This 3-hour course comprehensively examines project verification requirements for building certification by the international Passive House Institute. Participants will gain a critical understanding of key Passive House performance drivers and what project verification of those drivers requires and doesn’t require. Note: We encourage experienced and novice Passive House practitioners alike to attend. If you are new to Passive House or the international Passive House standards, we recommend you watch PHN’s free 1-Hour…
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A cold-climate heat pump is the cleaner way to stay comfier year-round, heating and cooling without burning fossil fuels like oil, propane, or natural gas. Replace your old furnace or boiler with a heat pump for a healthier home — and a cleaner future. Read More
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Rockwool
, September 2, 2024 - Events, Industry News
If you’re investing time and materials, you want to ensure your homes offer unmatched comfort, efficiency, and durability — even in the toughest climates. Join us next Thursday, September 5 at 4 PM ET for an exclusive R-Class Roundtable led by our R-Class Pros: Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook from Catalyst Construction LLC, Chris Caporuscio from ROCKWOOL, and special guest Steven Kasay, President and Founder of Kasay Construction, who holds…
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Partel
, September 2, 2024 - Events, Industry News
We're counting down the days until OffsiteExpo 2024, and we’re excited to share that Dara McGowan & Jack Howard will be representing Partel at the event! 📍 Catch up with them at Stand G16 on 17-18 September 2024 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. This is your chance to meet Dara and Jack in person, discover our high-performance building materials, and discuss how they can elevate your projects. If you…
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Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP
, September 1, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Industry News
JB&B Managing Partner Scott Frank speaks on HVAC system strategies to address future climate challenges in an insightful Commercial Observer article on extreme heat and its impact on buildings in New York City. Read the full article below. Read More
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PHN's Fall CPHD Course kicks off on October 10th. Students can enroll now for immediate access to materials. Students may use discount code: early-bird-fall for $100 off the CPHD training. The code expires on September 15th. Read More
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