PHI Path to Certification for Multifamily Projects
In this Lunch & Learn session, Ken Levenson, the Executive Director of The Passive House Network, reviewed the process for Passive House certification of multifamily…
“Performance Advantages of Air-To-Water Heat Pumps”
Heat pumps are the future of heating and water heating not just in the USA but around the world. Heat pumps, through the near-magic of…
Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA’s Milder Climates
Passive House design is becoming increasingly popular in Southern California due to its focus on energy efficiency, making it a leading example of high-performance design…
“17 Mile Haus: A Passive House Design Journey”
Passive House design is receiving heightened interest across the country due to growing awareness of the impact of buildings on carbon emissions. This presentation will look…
The Benefits of Right-Sizing Plumbing in Homes & Apartment Buildings
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…
Selecting & Sourcing High-Performance Building Products
Recording of Passive House California (PHCA) Community Meeting | January 2024 Source 2050 is a multi-vendor marketplace offering over 500 envelope, fenestration, and mechanical solutions for…
Exterior Shading Devices | Passive House
In most of California’s climate zones it makes sense to select and position shading devices can have significant impact on comfort and energy consumption. Taking…
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…
Domestic Hot Water in Multifamily Passive House Projects
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…
Case Study | Single Family Embodied Carbon Focus: 17 Mile Haus
PHribbon Case Studies, showcase real world examples and the professionals working on them. Find out the latest and ask questions! The PHN PHribbon allows Passive…
Passive House 101 Cram Session
Passive House is a revolutionary approach to building design that aims to create ultra-energy-efficient buildings that are comfortable, healthy, and resilient. In this video, we…
Passive House Multi-Family – Good for All is Good for One
How Passive House Qualities Benefit both Occupants & Owners Target Audience: Building owners, developers, code reviewers, planning officials and design professionals interested in learning about…
