Passive House Certification Revealed | PHCA Community Meeting

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 documentation requirements
• keys to a successful certification

Presenter

Steve Mann, a long-time owner/designer/builder, is a certified Passive House Consultant, Tradesperson, Trainer, and building Certifier with the Passive House Institute. His two most recent design/build projects in Berkeley, California are Net Zero Energy (NZE), and both LEED Platinum and Passive House certified. He has held a variety of sustainability-related certifications (LEED AP+ Homes and Green Rater, California HERS Rater and Certified Energy Analyst). He now works exclusively on Passive House projects.