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…
Electrification and the Grid | Community Meeting
Concerns are often raised about how the growing movement toward electrification of buildings and transportation will impact the electric grid and the utilities’ ability to…
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…
“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 for Warm Climates Explained in 90 Seconds
An explanation of Passive House for warm climates, adapted from the original 'Passive House Explained in 90 Seconds' video by Hans-Jörn Eich
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…
Communicating the Value of High-Performance
There are many professionals associated with the building industry (architects, engineers, builders, jurisdiction personnel, etc.) who recognize and support the high-performance of Passive House —…
Passive House California Community Meeting | Electrification for Homeowners
Recording of Passive House Community Meeting (online) from October 17, 2023. The webinar is presented by "California Energy-Smart Homes All-Electric" is featuring the following content:…