OPEN HOUSE | Experience a Certified Passive House (SB9) & EnerPHit Remodel in Progress in Los Angeles

Explore a small-scale urban infill single-family residence in West Los Angeles, designed under California’s SB9 regulation—a recent law aimed at increasing residential density to help address the housing shortage in Los Angeles. Designed by PARAVANT Architects, this home was recently certified as a Passive House Classic by the International Passive House Institute (PHI). You’ll also have the opportunity to observe the ongoing renovation of an existing home, which is being…


OPEN HOUSE | Visit a Certified Passive House (SB9) & EnerPHit Remodel in Progress in Los Angeles

Explore a small-scale urban infill single-family residence in West Los Angeles, designed under California’s SB9 regulation—a recent law aimed at increasing residential density to help address the housing shortage in Los Angeles. Designed by PARAVANT Architects, this home was recently certified as a Passive House by the International Passive House Institute (PHI). You’ll also have the opportunity to observe the ongoing renovation of an existing home, which is being upgraded…


New Single-Family Residence in Los Angeles Achieves Official Passive House Institute Certification!

Congratulations to the team for successfully completing certification! - Passive House Classic | One of the first Passive House rental units in California  This SB-9 project embraces California's forward-thinking regulations to combat the housing shortage in Los Angeles by introducing additional residential units. Designed to meet the rigorous International Passive House Standard, it ensures superior energy efficiency, exceptional comfort, and outstanding indoor air quality. The International Passive House Standard represents…


Spotlight: International Passive House Open Days

[smartslider3 slider=2]   International Passive Open House Days | July 2024 This summer California has been experiencing a heat dome with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F in much of the state.  Suffering under such extremes makes people wonder what they can do to make their living and working places better.  The benefits of Passive House were on display this past June 28-30 with 6 houses participating in the…


Passive House | Project Tour

“Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA’s Milder Climates” marked the first in-person Passive House California home tour in West Los Angeles, held in May 2024. Visitors had the unique opportunity to explore an all electric small-scale Passive House Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and a Single-Family Residence under SB9, both under construction in Los Angeles and designed by PARAVANT Architects. During the tour, attendees observed the installation of dense pack…


Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA’s Milder Climates | Project Site Visit

"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…