Validation of PHPP v9.6 using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2017

By Passive House California , May 25, 2021 -

The Passive House Canada, Passive House California, New York Passive House and the Passive House Institute contracted Remi Charron Consulting Services, to test PHPP Version 9.6 using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140 in order to give more building officials the authority to accept PHPP as an energy model for building code energy performance compliance. The project objectives were to: Evaluate PHPP using the ASHRAE Standard 140-2017 test cases and to record the…

Passive House Buildings in Canada: Transforming How We Build

By Passive House California , December 16, 2019 -

Passive House has taken root in Canada! Passive House Buildings in Canada: Transforming How We Build showcases more than 50 outstanding projects of every type and size. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia designers, builders, and consultants are relying on the Passive House approach to deliver highly efficient and comfortable commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Company headquarters, community housing retrofits, student dorms with commercial kitchens, stunning single-family homes—the range of building…