This session explores how Passive House principles are being applied across California’s diverse climate zones—from foggy coastlines to hot inland valleys and desert regions—to create buildings that are energy-efficient, healthy, and climate-resilient. Participants will learn how Passive House design significantly improves indoor air quality through continuous, balanced ventilation with high-performance filtration, making it especially beneficial in areas impacted by wildfire smoke and urban air pollution. The session also highlights how…
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Passive House California , November 29, 2023 -
Emu Report on Building Standards, Appendix B, California Results, offers first-of-its-kind analysis and data on 11 single-family homes built to Passive House standards in a variety of climate zones throughout California, evaluating their performance on comfort, indoor air quality, durability, heating and cooling loads, and energy efficiency. Find out more about the report and access it here. Enrico will present the Appendix B report on California, and take questions in…
Los Angeles based design-build commercial contractor, participated this Fall in a Passive House Boot Camp hosted by Emu in Santa Barbara. During this 3-day conference, multiple Steady employees were not only exposed to Passive House concepts in the classroom but for the field as well. Participants were given the opportunity to build "test pods”, utilizing Passive house recommended materials and techniques. At the end of the conference, Passive house techniques…
