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24 - 25 Apr

The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in Essen (Germany)

Friday

28 May

USGBC-CA | California Green Building Conference 2026

Thursday

04 - 05 Jun

The Passive House Network (PHN) Conference 2026

Thursday

30 Sep

02 Oct

Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training (CPHT) in LOS ANGELES

Wednesday

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