The 2025 Fall International Passive House Open Days will take place this weekend, from November 7–9, 2025. Organized by the International Passive House Association, Passive House Network (PHN) and Passive House California (PHCA) the International Passive House Open Days offer a unique chance to explore Passive House buildings in California, across the U.S. and around the world. Tour projects, meet current owners, and experience first-hand what it’s like to live…
"Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA’s Milder Climates” in person Passive House California home tour in West Los Angeles. Experience a small-scale Passive House Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Single-Family Residence per SB9 under construction in Los Angeles. Date: Saturday May 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 am Each person attending is required to sign-up separately. You will be visiting an active construction…
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 and construction in the region. Passive House protocols provide homeowners improved comfort, indoor air quality, and resilience to extreme weather, fires, smoke, and power outages, as well as a more durable home that consumes less energy. Join us to discover the implications of California's SB9…
Two ADUs designed by PARAVANT Architects and built to Passive House standards exemplify how evolving policies, and tastes, are reshaping the urban landscape of Los Angeles. Read the article written by Mary James on the Passive House Accelerator. READ THE ARTICLE
