iPHA is excited to announce our speaking engagement at the building pavilion during COP28, in collaboration with the GlobalABC. On 10 December, we'll present alongside esteemed organizations such as the European Solar Shading Organization, the American Institute of Architects, and the World Green Building Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the strength of the iPHA network. Notably, the GlobalABC will emphasise the "Buildings breakthrough agenda," further underlining the significance of sustainable building…
New analysis finds Passive House designs for single-family homes will best protect Californians’ health, safety, and comfort from worsening impacts of climate change
SAN FRANCISCO — As extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and climate disasters have battered California in recent years, a new analysis published Wednesday, Nov. 29, finds that constructing new single-family homes to all-electric Passive House standards is the best way to protect residents from the worsening impacts of climate changes, while also safeguarding power grids as the state transitions to clean energy. The research offers first-of-its-kind analysis and data on 11…
Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer Training | Pacific Coast
The Power of Existing Buildings | Save money, improve health, and reduce environmental impacts
Carl Elefante was right when he said, “no amount of new green construction will get us where we need to go if we ignore existing buildings.” Four out of five existing buildings will require renovation over the next generation. Well-planned, deep energy retrofits ensure cost-effectiveness, longevity, and comfort. Existing buildings have the power to meaningfully change the calculus of reaching a zero emissions future. In order to ensure the costs…
The new issue of Passive House Plus Magazine is out
Issue #45 is online now, highlighting creative, ambitious architecture building designs, policies, and building components. It also sheds light on Ireland's first Passive House -certified office building, the UN’s push for radical sustainable building action for a rapid drive to make the world's buildings sustainable – aided by an international coalition centered in the Wexford town of Enniscorthy and the new Oxfordshire studio of Charlie Luxton Design. Take advantage of…
The Passive House Open Days celebrate its 20th Anniversary!
For two decades, Passive House residents have been transforming homes into showcases of sustainability during the International Passive House Open Days. As we approach this remarkable milestone on November 10-12, we invite you to be part of our anniversary celebration! Mark your calendar, be a part of this global celebration and please help us make the 20th International Passive House Open Days an event that inspires change. Want to open…
Data Update | Passive House Certifications Worldwide
They are more and more! 3.6 million square meters TFA certified to the Passive House Standard are proof of the broad implementation of this proven efficiency standard, which can be adopted in all climate zones. If you'd like to spread the word in your presentations, websites or social media, you can use our updated graphics. These represent the Passive House growth over the years and in the different continents. FIND OUT…
Passive House Component Database 2.0
The Passive House Institute is delighted to announce that they have completely rebuilt the component database to offer you an enhanced user experience! Find the ideal components for your Passive House project quickly and efficiently thanks to many new categorization options, such as size, noise level, material and construction type. Among other new features, this new version allows you to compare different components and bookmark your favourite ones. Discover the…
The Net Zero Conference | Los Angeles California
Passive House California (PHCA) had a booth at the Net Zero Conference in Los Angeles, CA today. We enjoyed many good conversations with climate leaders about the international Passive House construction standard and how Passive House can help to build high-performance buildings. Thank you NZ23 team and Verdical Group for organizing the event.
California Multifamily Passive House Resources | Subsidy Programs in California
The following is a list provide by The Passive House Network (PHN) of existing funding and subsidy programs that we believe may be applied to multifamily buildings seeking Passive House certification in California. CEDA - California Energy Design Assistance: This program offers energy modeling assistance. It is funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E and other investor-owned utilities (IOUs), under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.…
Integrating Passive House standards with CALGreen for Multifamily Buildings — Across California’s Climate Zones
A Webinar for Multifamily design, construction, & jurisdiction Professionals | Presentation + Q and A Passive House protocols work synergistically with other standards and deliver extremely high performance in terms of energy efficiency, healthy IAQ, and resilience. Passive House standards enable the most aggressive reduction of energy consumption and make the path to zero energy and zero carbon more predictable and less risky. Early collaboration of an integrated project team…
Call for applications | Certifier’s course 2023-2024
The applications to the next edition of the certifier’s course are now open! The deadline for submissions is 15 August 2023. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. There will be two options for the course: fully online or hybrid. The second includes two days in Denver, Colorado, before the 2023 Passive House Network Conference. Click on the link below for more details about the accreditation, the…































