Passive House California is a network of professionals and owners working to build healthier, more comfortable and resilient buildings. Support our efforts to leave a legacy for future generations. Join or donate today!
Access up to date information on developments, events, projects, and progress through our website, social media, newsletter, and initiatives.
Use the Member Directory to find Passive House professionals and resources — and enable others to to find you as well.
Members enjoy free or discounted access to events, programs, and opportunities sponsored by PHCA, NAPHN, and iPHA.
Passive House protocols are gaining acceptance and momentum around the world — help us achieve our vision of a carbon free all renewable future.
Access to the International Passive House Database and members-only section of Passipedia.
For a single professional. Includes 1 personal account.
Includes a business account and your choice of team member accounts.
(Includes Organization/Company Membership(s) and associated benefits)
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Our mission is to promote awareness, understanding, and application of the Passive House standard through education, events, and advocacy — focused on professionals, policy makers, and the general public throughout California.
Our members form a network of professionals, owners, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in the design, construction, and retrofitting of buildings — as well as those who live, work, study, or otherwise occupy those buildings. At PHCA we are actively engaged in supporting the transition of the built environment to more energy efficient, healthier, more comfortable, resilient, and environmentally responsible buildings.
Please consider becoming a member of Passive House California and supporting our efforts to fight Climate Change and leave a legacy for future generations.
All Passive House California (PHCA) Memberships are for 12 months and will renew annually based on the preferences.
Passive House California is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your membership contribution might not be deductible as a charitable donation since you may receive goods or services as a benefit of membership. Please contact your tax advisor for guidance, and remember you also have the option of deducting the fee as a business expense.
To renew your existing membership, please login to your account and click on “Subscriptions”.
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Please contact us if you have any questions about membership. Thank you for your support!
Passive House has arrived and is here to stay. Passive House design and construction are gaining traction in North America with over 15 million square feet built or in the pipeline. Passive House is delivering buildings that provide evidence-based high performance in all of California’s climate zones. Affiliating with Passive House is consistent with Wayne Gretzki’s stated tactic of “skating to where the puck is going to be”.
The heightened awareness of indoor air quality (and hygienic ventilation) as a result to COVID and the increase in wildfires, smoke, and ash have accelerated interest in Passive House due to the continuous fresh air, superior indoor air quality, and enhanced fire resistance provided by Passive House Protocols. Those same protocols also result in extreme energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and increased resilience.
Your membership in Passive House California, also includes membership in iPHA (International Passive House Association) and enables access to Passipedia, discounts on PH services, iPHA webinars, the worldwide iPHA affiliate network, Passive House+ magazine, newsletters, and community events.
PHCA Individual Membership Elements/Features
Note: Proof of Student enrollment required
The real value of becoming a member will depend on your personal interests and priorities.
As you contemplate investing in a Professional Membership or Emerging Professional Membership, consider why others are choosing become members, and evaluate what would be of value to you.
The compelling reasons that individuals, particularly design and building professionals, join with Passive House California include:
Staying informed of local, regional, national and global developments, progress, and opportunities related to Passive House.
Getting and remaining connected with others who are involved in Passive House design, construction, advocacy, and ownership, as well as individuals and organizations that are aligned with Passive House through their pursuit of environmentally responsible strategies, initiatives, and outcomes.
Having access to the (currently web-based) presentations, panels, education and training programs, provided by Passive House California, that are focused on building science and the elements of designing, constructing, and managing high performing and environmentally responsible buildings.
The PHCA website is a place to share, and/or learn about Passive House projects, protocols, and successes across California. Members can create a Profile Page and post their Passive House projects — and have access to the profiles and projects posted by others.
The opportunity to make a positive difference by supporting the work and progress of Passive House California as we work toward a carbon free, all renewable future.
An Organization/Company’s specific reasons for becoming a member of Passive House California will vary depending on their business model and their expected return on investment (ROI). Organizations choose to invest in things that are expected to provide some combination of increasing their revenues/profits, decreasing their expenses, and/or supporting/enhancing their reputations. The combination of those potential benefits, as well as their impact, will depend on the interests and circumstances of the particular organization/company.
The chart below provides a general overview of the ways that PHCA membership can benefit a broad range of Organizations/Companies — and the links below the chart enable you to “click through” to a more specific description of potential benefits, based on type of business, if you are interested.
Potential Positive Impacts of PHCA Membership to an Organization/Company
Increased Exposure and Access
Enhanced Credibility/Reputation
Differentiation from Competitors
Environmental Responsible Place to Work
More specific lists of potential benefits of Membership can be found below.
Architects and designers are aware that logic, the public in general, and codes are all moving in the direction of high performance, sustainability, and carbon reduction. Whether they are thinking offense – be among the leaders in this movement, or thinking defense – not get left behind, affiliation with PHCA is a positive move.
These groups are primarily brought into projects on the recommendations of architects, developers, or contractors. Their alignment with, and expertise in high performance construction can get them noticed and provides instant credibility when they are noticed… or when they compete to be selected.
For organizations in the supply chain, the probability of increasing their business is the most obvious benefit of PHCA Membership.
Many contractors and subs are already involved in building high performance homes and other buildings… and many others recognize that this is the future of the built environment. Any of them will receive value from PHCA Membership or Sponsorship.
Realtors are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves to potential buyers and sellers. Some realtors are beginning to position themselves as the green, or sustainability, or high performance, or even Passive House experts in their geographic area. PHCA Membership or Sponsorship can be a positive differentiator in the fast-growing market segment that includes a focus on efficiency, health, and environmental responsibility.
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