New York Passive House is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within the organization and the broader industry. NYPH's JEDI Working Group works to ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and that our initiatives reflect the diverse perspectives of those we serve. We invite you to nominate individuals that have made outstanding contributions to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Passive…
Electrification is a critical step to decarbonization.
Dear NYPH members, Electrification is a critical step to decarbonization. Recent natural disasters in California, Florida, and North Carolina have emphasized the need to accelerate our efforts to decarbonize to mitigate the worst effects of the ongoing climate crisis. In 2023, New York State passed the All Electric Buildings Act (AEBA) which is scheduled to go into effect in 2026 and apply to new construction. In support of this effort,…
JEDI Working Group Update
Mission Statement: The JEDI working group at New York Passive House is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and the broader industry. Our mission is to ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and that our initiatives reflect the diverse perspectives of those we serve. Updates: One of JEDI’s goals is to collaborate with other industry groups that share JEDI’s mission. The JEDI working group has connected…
Membership Engagement Working Group
The Membership Engagement Working Group organized and presented its largest yearly event, the Regenerative Metropolis symposium on September 27th 2024, the Friday of Climate Week in NYC. With over 400 registrants, we enjoyed the energy and collaboration of a full room for the length of the day, as we learned from speakers representing a range of perspectives on moving towards regenerative architecture. This year’s theme “Aligning with Biogenic Systems” focused…
State and Local Policy Committee
Accomplishments: The State and Local Policy Committee has assembled a multi-organization partnership to address our mission of incorporating Passive House principles into the body of NYS and NYC energy codes and to advocate for a Passive House compliance pathway. Our monthly meetings include representation from NYPH and local members of PHIUS. We are regularly joined by members of the AIA COTE policy committee and the New Buildings Institute and special…
Building/Energy Code to reflect NY’s electrification laws
Hi this is Sara Bayer and I’m a board member of New York Passive House. We are a nonprofit organization with a vision to help create a carbon-neutral, healthy, resilient, and durable built environment for New York, centered around the adoption of all electric Passive House construction. Our members consist of built environment experts across the entire industry. We strongly encourage the Building Code Council to incorporate the emissions limits…
NYPH, PHN, PHIUS support for City of Yes
New York Passive House worked with Passive House Network and PHIUS to submit a joint letter of support to New York City's Carbon Neutrality initiative that is accomplished through the passage of revised zoning regulations. Joint letter of support We believe revising Zone Green to a 5% FAR bonus for an “ultra-low-energy building” will be an effective, performance-centered way to promote the adoption of high-performance buildings and expedite New York…
City of Yes to Carbon Neutrality Zoning Text Amendment Comments
Dear NYPH membership, The NYPH Local & State Policy Working Group excited to share an opportunity for us to all be involved in shaping the future of zoning regulations in NYC. The Department of City Planning has recently embarked upon a 3-phase update to zoning text referred to as the City of Yes, with the first phase being particularly interesting to our work. This phase is titled the City of…
New updated Vision & Mission
1. Our Vision: Our vision is a carbon-neutral built environment for New York, centered around the broad adoption and implementation of Passive House, achieving healthy, resilient, and durable buildings for all. 2. Our Mission: Our mission is to serve as the New York hub of Passive House through collaborative advocacy, policy initiatives, education, and resources. 3. Our Values: Our values as an organization are to promote and practice collaboration, transparency,…
