The Big Efficiency Opportunities – Domestic Hot Water in Multifamily Projects

By Passive House California , July 3, 2023 - Research, Sponsor

Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s doable. This training, featuring Redwood Energy’s Sean Armstrong and Small Planet Supply’s Albert Rooks, offers field experience and strategies for providing DHW in multifamily projects both with and without Passive House envelope measures. As a result of this training, learners will be able to: Explain the energy efficiency importance of designing for recirculation…

Passive House California welcomes Minotair as a Silver Sponsor through 2022

By Passive House California , December 7, 2021 - News, Sponsor

Minotair manufactures state-of-the-art, ultra-high-efficiency HVAC solutions that are all electric, heat-pump based, and an excellent fit for Passive House projects. They offer all-in-one HVAC/D solutions that provide balanced fresh air ventilation, heating, cooling, and dehumidification—no outdoor unit. In addition, their medical-grade air filtration and additional air scrubbing capacity enables recirculation, which is a significant plus in California, as we deal with increasing smoke from wildfires and in dense urban areas…

PHCA & NYPH | Durable & Resilient Retrofit

By Passive House California , November 23, 2021 - Sponsor

Solving with stone wool insulation – Presented by Rockwool Globally, existing buildings account for approximately 30% of final energy demand and CO2 emissions. Typical renovation rates are 1-2% of the building stock per year, with an average energy use intensity (EUI) reduction of less than 15%. However, to reach sustainable development and climate targets, EUI reductions should be between 30-50%. In addition to energy and emissions conservations, building retrofits improve…

Small Planet Supply renews as a Platinum Sponsor

By Passive House California , June 14, 2021 - Sponsor

Small Planet Supply is a North-American company that provides high-performance building products.  They are dedicated to the mission of creating both classic and modern high-performing buildings, including those designed and built to both Zero Net Energy and Passive House standards. In addition to supplying high-performance building products and systems they provide education, and training in the use of energy-efficient building materials and practices. Small Planet Supply is passionate champion of the…

Welcome Aerobarrier Dealers as Supporting Sponsors

By Passive House California , November 11, 2020 - Sponsor

Passive House California is pleased to welcome the alliance of California AEROBARRIER dealers as Supporting Sponsors. An airtight building envelope is foundational to Passive House levels of efficiency, comfort, and healthy indoor air quality. AeroBarrier is an innovative air sealing technology that is becoming a valued tactic to meet air-tightness targets for new and retrofitted buildings. The AeroBarrier system provides a revolutionary way of achieving consistent whole building airtightness for…

PHCA Welcomes Small Planet Supply as a Platinum Sponsor

By Passive House California , October 15, 2020 - Sponsor

Small Planet Supply is a North-American company that provides high-performance building products.  They are dedicated to the mission of creating both classic and modern high-performing buildings, including those designed and built to both Zero Net Energy and Passive House standards. In addition to supplying high-performance building products and systems they provide education, and training in the use of energy-efficient building materials and practices. They are passionate champions of the concept that…

WELCOME 475 HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING SUPPLY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT AS A SPONSOR

By Passive House California , August 22, 2019 - Sponsor

PHCA thanks 475 High Performance Building Supply for their continued support as a sponsor of our work in California as we advocate for Passive House building standards. 475’s mission is to supply essential knowledge and critical building components that will lead a transformation of the North American construction industry toward making durable high-performance, Passive House, and zero-energy buildings. More than just the source of high performance products, they are an…

Welcome Rockwool as a Gold Sponsor

By Passive House California , July 22, 2019 - Sponsor

PHCA is delighted to welcome ROCKWOOL as a Gold Sponsor. ROCKWOOL insulation products are an environmentally responsible solution for high performance buildings and we appreciate their support as we work to promote awareness, understanding, and application of the Passive House standard throughout California. ROCKWOOL insulation saves energy, reduces CO2 emissions, protects buildings from the spread of fire, and improves acoustic comfort as well as building performance. Fabricated from a combination…

Passive House California welcomes The Heinrich Team

By Passive House California , April 5, 2019 - Sponsor

Passive House California welcomes The Heinrich Team as our first Supporting Sponsor from the real estate industry. This innovative group of professionals from Carmel is a leading firm in the Monterey Peninsula/Big Sur area, and is committed to helping their clients make educated choices relative to sustainability and home performance. Check out their website and their informative blog at theheinrichteam.com. “With over 30 years of successful experience in Carmel and…