Introduction to Passive House an Online Course from NAPHN

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This one-hour course dives into the basic principles, history, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations.


Passive House for All. Comfort, Health, Equity, Security | June 2021

Passive House for All. Comfort, Health, Equity, Security   In these uncertain times, one thing you can count on is a great NAPHN Passive House Conference. 2021 should be the best yet. It is planned to be a hybrid conference, Thursday and Friday, June 10 and 11. It will be held in-person in New York City (at a reduced capacity for safety) and online, so that everyone who wants to…




North American Certifier Circle (NACC)

Are you working on a Passive House project and are looking to certify the project. The North American Certifier Circle (NACC) is a cooperative association of Passive House Institute accredited building certifiers, certifying to the International Passive House Standard. Please see below a list of the current members: Home Energy Services  CertiPHiers Cooperative Canadian Passive House Institute Mizu Passive House Consulting Peel Passive House Consulting RDH Building Science Inc. Steven Winter Associates Stich…


Policy Resources Guide by NAPHN

Aim High | Exploring the Bright Spots of Passive House Policy The adoption of the Passive House standard across North America over the past decade has not been uniform, linear nor without challenges, but its uptake is now accelerating rapidly. When the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) looked closely at where the most activity and adoption was happening, it was surprising to find no alignment with where certification was…