Climate Positive Award (AIA) for Los Angeles Passive House

By Passive House California , June 21, 2026 - Featured Articles, Member News, News

June 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) proudly announced the winners of the 2026 Residential Architecture Awards, celebrating the program's 10th anniversary and recognizing excellence in residential design. More than 110 submissions were reviewed by an esteemed jury representing architecture, sustainability, and design leadership. "Residential architecture is where innovation becomes deeply personal. Every home represents an opportunity to improve quality of life, strengthen…

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

By Passive House California , April 30, 2025 - News, Passive House Open Days

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…