iPHA Webinar replays and our Project Spotlights are now available for all our PHCA members on Passipedia for free! You can now rewatch all the great presentations from 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 (so far) at your own leisure. Over time, the replay offerings will be continously expanded to bring you all the great content from the iPHA webinars. WATCH ON PASSIPEDIA BECOME A PHCA MEMBER
Description: Effective July 1, 2024, the Appendix M, Peak Water Demand Calculator (WDC) became part of the California Plumbing Code. Instead of using flow rates and flush volumes from the 1940s, the WDC will allow you to “right-size” the cold and hot water distribution systems in homes and apartment buildings using modern information about flow rates and simultaneous use. Does this sound like a snoozer? Actually, it is an environmentally responsible…
Most houses are built with a surplus of wood framing that isn't structurally necessary. Reducing that volume of wood means less cost and more insulation, especially in wall assemblies. The course will go over the basics of wood framing, then take you beyond typical framing practices and why alternatives are important. We'll cover framing technical terms like "O.C.," Cripple, Trimmer, etc. and delve into alternative systems such as Structural Insulated…
Description Since moving to Colorado in 2017, Emu Passive has become the main provider of hands-on Passive House training for Builders and Tradespersons across the US. A key lesson learned by Emu from taking Passive House training to local communities is the importance of connecting people to one another during the workshop as well as to the local “high performance ecosystem” after the training. Presentation Elements: Emu’s integrated Passive Design/Build™…
Lloyd Alter, the writer, thought leader, and author of Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle, has a new book out called The Story of Upfront Carbon: How a Life of Just Enough Offers a Way Out of the Climate Crisis. Lloyd will give us an overview of the book and then will dive into a detailed conversation with PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson and with questions from the audience. It should…
The California Energy-Smart Homes Program is a residential new construction and alterations program that provides incentives to adopt advanced energy measures and transition to all-electric construction. The program is an all-in-one solution that offers incentives for single family, duplex, townhome, multifamily low-rise, alterations, and accessory dwelling units. The Energy-Smart Homes Program is available to utility customers in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E®), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®),…
Passive House has proven adaptable and effective at all levels of learning, from preschool to universities. While there are many demands, there are also many strategies for success. As we push toward electrification, public shelter in extreme weather, and flexible infrastructure to serve the needs of fast-changing educational environments, this symposium will look at the unique challenges schools present, Passive House strategies that are working, and the new Passive House…
Learn about how Certifiers see the building certification process, and what drives Certifier fees. Then hear tips and tricks to make your project go more smoothly, learn about common errors and get ready to streamline your project delivery. Presented by Certifier, Matt Bowers of the AUROS Group. Presentation: On Demand Credits: 1 AIA & PHI CEU Cost: $1.99 REGISTER HERE (ON DEMAND)
Effective July 1, 2024, the Appendix M, Peak Water Demand Calculator (WDC) will become part of the California Plumbing Code. Instead of using flow rates and flush volumes from the 1940s, the WDC will allow you to “right-size” the cold and hot water distribution systems in homes and apartment buildings using modern information about flow rates and simultaneous use. Does this sound like a snoozer? Actually, it is an environmentally…
iPHA Webinar replays and our Project Spotlights are now available for all our members onPassipedia for free! You can now rewatch all the great presentations from 2021, 2022 and 2023 (so far) at your own leisure. Over time, the replay offerings will be continously expanded to bring you all the great content from the iPHA webinars. PASSIPEDIA (free with PHCA members)
Emu Report on Building Standards, Appendix B, California Results, offers first-of-its-kind analysis and data on 11 single-family homes built to Passive House standards in a variety of climate zones throughout California, evaluating their performance on comfort, indoor air quality, durability, heating and cooling loads, and energy efficiency. Enrico will present the Appendix B report on California, and take questions in conversation with PHN Executive Director, Ken Levenson REGISTER FOR WEBINAR…
This webinar will showcase 3 all-electric affordable housing projects documented to achieve good energy performance and low carbon emissions through incorporation of energy-efficient design strategies and on-site renewable energy systems. Ed Dean, FAIA, will walk you through design strategies employed for each project, discuss the readily available all-electric building systems utilized by the design teams, and present measured post-occupancy performance data. Wednesday 12/13/2023 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (online) REGISTER…
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