PHCA Community Meeting | Passive House & Carbon-Storing Straw Panels

By Passive House California , January 20, 2026 - Community Meeting, News

Verdant Building Products is introducing a new generation of carbon-storing building materials. In this webinar, Anthony Dente will discuss his work in code and design development of bio-based building systems that have enabled broader adoption of materials such as straw-insulated panels. The presentation will feature a patented structural insulated panel with a straw-based insulation matrix that stores carbon while meeting the cost, thermal performance, and wall-thickness requirements of energy-efficient, conventional wood construction. The use of straw supports local, circular supply…

USGBC-CA | California Green Building Conference 2026 | Abstract Submissions are Now Open!

By Passive House California , November 18, 2025 - Conference, News

The Bridge to Innovation, Sustainability, and Community Resilience. USGBC-CA's California Green Building Conference is the state’s premier gathering for sustainability leaders, innovators, and changemakers. More than 1,000 professionals from across industries, including architecture, design, engineering, construction, policy, education, and community leadership, come together under one roof for a dynamic day of networking, learning, and inspiration. In one powerful day, you’ll explore bold ideas, discover breakthrough solutions, and make connections that…

International Passive House Open Days 2025 (November 7–9, 2025)

By Passive House California , October 15, 2025 - News, Passive House Open Days

The 2025 Fall International Passive House Open Days will take place this weekend, from November 7–9, 2025. Organized by the International Passive House Association, Passive House Network (PHN) and Passive House California (PHCA) the International Passive House Open Days offer a unique chance to explore Passive House buildings in California, across the U.S. and around the world. Tour projects, meet current owners, and experience first-hand what it’s like to live…

Greenbuild International Conference + Expo | come visit PHCA

By Passive House California , October 7, 2025 - Conference, News

The Greenbuild International Conference + Expo will take place November 4–7, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Visit the Passive House California (PHCA) booth in the Expo to connect with us and learn about the high-performance International Passive House Construction Standard (for new construction and retrofits). We look forward to meeting you and discussing the future of energy-efficient, fire-resilient, and smoke-proof buildings that deliver exceptional indoor air quality, superior energy performance, and year-round comfort. FIND OUT…

PHCA Community Meeting | Design the Future: 2025 Passive House Competition Winners Unveiled

By Passive House California , October 5, 2025 - Community Meeting, News

Description With the awards ceremony concluded on November 4th, we’ll take a closer look at the winning submissions, the near misses, and entries that qualify for the competition catalog. We’ll hear from competition participants, jurors, and others who contributed to the competition. The ultimate focus will be on the next steps: how can we leverage these great efforts and make Passive House resilience a reality in the Los Angeles rebuilding…

Passive House Certification Revealed | PHCA Community Meeting (October 21, 2025)

By Passive House California , October 4, 2025 - Community Meeting, News

PHCA Community Meeting October  21, 2025: This presentation provides an overview of certifying a Passive House building with the Passive House Institute. The process isn’t as complicated as you might think. However, there are essential requirements that must be met. This presentation covers those requirements and includes suggestions for making the process run as smoothly as possible. Learning Points the benefits of certification the client/architect/consultant/builder/certifier relationships the certification timeline certification…

Net Zero Conference in Los Angeles

By Passive House California , October 3, 2025 - News

Passive House California (PHCA) attended the Net Zero Conference hosted by Verdical Group in Los Angeles. We had a table in the exposition hall, thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect and learn more about Passive House. It was an inspiring day filled with engaging conversations, innovative ideas, and opportunities to learn from one another. Being surrounded by people who share a common vision for a…

Governor Newsom signed into law AB368

By Passive House California , October 2, 2025 - Featured Articles, News

On Monday October 1st,  CA Governor Newsom signed into law AB368.  Authored by Assembly Member Christopher Ward the law directs the California Energy Commission to study the cost effectiveness of the Passive House Standard.  This is a first step toward including Passive House standard in the CA building code.  The CEC has until July 1st 2028 to complete its study. The major effort to see this bill come to life and…

AB 368 — Bill Status Update

By Passive House California , September 12, 2025 - News

Fantastic News about Passive House in California! California Assembly bill AB368 has passed the legislature and is now on the way to the Governor's desk.   Another step toward bringing high quality buildings to all Californians. Thanks to the office of Christopher Ward for sponsoring the bill and to Climate Action California for championing it through the process. FIND OUT MORE

California Rebuilds Design Competition (free to enter for PHCA & PHN members)

By Passive House California , September 1, 2025 - Award|Competition, News

The recent devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires challenges us, not just to rebuild, but also to innovate. Consequently, the Passive House Network with Passive House California is launching a design competition to develop a groundbreaking catalog of high-performance homes to inspire and inform the rebuilding efforts in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades communities. We invite architects and designers to showcase the power of Passive House in creating sustainable, healthy,…

NET ZERO CONFERENCE 2025 | Los Angeles

By Passive House California , September 1, 2025 - Conference, News

Passive House California (PHCA) is a proud partner of the 2025 Net Zero Conference! Hosted by Verdical Group at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 1, this event will feature global sustainability experts in Climate, Net Zero, ESG, Equity, Carbon, and Resilience. Join us for zero carbon learning opportunities, exciting keynotes, an in-person Expo, and more! For over a decade, the Net Zero Conference has been convening climate leaders to…