PHCA Community Meeting | Case Study Passive House Concrete ADU

By Passive House California , October 28, 2026 - Community Meeting, Project Tours, Webinar

Orinda Concrete ADU This presentation focuses on an 800 ft2, concrete-shell ADU built in the Northern California town of Orinda, which is located just over the ridge to the east of the San Francisco Bay. It is currently being evaluated for PHI Low-Energy certification. Architect Alex Jermyn will discuss design challenges, including site, space, and budget challenges. Passive House consultant Steve Mann will discuss certification challenges, including climate, shading, and…

International Passive House Open Days 2024

By Passive House California , June 4, 2024 - Passive House Open Days, Project Tours

On June 28-30, 2024, experience Passive House for yourself at the Passive House Open Days! The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it is like to live in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process was like. Some open houses and buildings will even have…

International Passive House Open Days, November 10-12

By Passive House California , November 6, 2023 - Project Tours

Organized globally by the International Passive House Association, the International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House buildings of all kinds, around the US and the world. Get in contact with current owners, tour the project, and learn first-hand what it is like to live and work in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process is like. Some will have professionals…

Mid-year International Passive House Open Days: Make your building the star!

By Passive House California , April 25, 2023 - Project Tours

Passive House Visitors: The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it is like to live in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process was like. Some open houses and buildings will even have professionals on hand with the knowledge and tools to explain the technical…

International Passive House Open Days

By Passive House California , October 27, 2022 - News, Project Tours

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House buildings of all kinds, around the US and the world. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it is like to live and work in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process was like. Some will have professionals on hand with the knowledge and tools to explain the technical details of…

International Passive House Open Days

By Passive House California , June 23, 2022 - News, Project Tours

Are you enthusiastic about the Passive House concept and its advantages? Then take part in the Mid-year International Passive House Open Days and motivate others to join the movement by sharing your knowledge and experiences! The 2022 Mid-year International Passive House Open Days will take place this weekend, from June 24-26. Find a local project via our world map! You will be able to check out the participating Passive House…

We want to see your Passive House Projects in California

By Passive House California , April 22, 2021 - Member News, Project Tours

We want to know about your Passive House (PHI) building or project located here in California — in planning, under construction or recently completed. Passive House California (PHCA) wants to spread the good news about the Momentum we are seeing on the West Coast in recent months. Here is how you can contribute and be part of the movement. Provide us with a virtual video tour of your completed Passive House building. Provide us with a virtual…

Passive House Momentum in California | International Passive House Open Day

By Passive House California , November 26, 2020 - Project Tours

Passive House Momentum in California | International Passive House Open Days. Please see below the links to the Passive House Tours in California and the recording of the event:   Berkeley Passive House | Berkely, California - VIRTUAL TOUR Passive House Los Angeles (PHLA+) | Los Angeles, California - VIRTUAL TOUR Hermit Hut Passive House ADU | Walnut Creek, California - VIRTUAL TOUR Perlita Passive House | Los Angeles, California…

Zero Net Energy Case Study Homes in California, Volume 2

By Passive House California , October 20, 2020 - Project Tours

The new book “Zero Net Energy Case Study Homes” showcases all electric residential projects designed for Zero Net Energy and Zero Carbon. Three case study projects are passive house projects in California: • Passive House LA (PHLA+), Los Angeles • Perlita Passive House, Los Angeles • Sol Lux Alpha Apartments, San Francisco. The book is written by Edward Dean, FAIA with the foreword by Andrew McAllister, Commissioner of the California…