Right-Sizing Plumbing in Homes and Apartment Buildings (presented by Southern California Edison)
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…
Advanced Framing: Quality and High Performing Building with Less Lumber
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,…
Passive House Meets the Challenge of California’s Extreme Inland Climates
This presentation will share information on the performance-based design, modeling, and construction of a Passive House in Morongo Valley California. The nearly completed home will…
Introduction to Passive House
Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design a driver of climate, health, and social solutions.…
Building Electrification: A Passive House Symposium
Zero-emission buildings are the priority for a decarbonized built environment, and electrification powered by clean energy, utilizing batteries and heat pumps, is entering the popular…
Academic Performance: A Passive House Schools Symposium (PHN)
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…
Are We Measuring the Same Thing? HERS & Passive House
Are We Measuring the Same Thing? How HERS and Passive House Provide Different Answers to Different Questions. The “Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is…
“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…
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…
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…
