Have you ever encountered confusion when discussing PassivHaus? Or is it Passive House? And what about Passive Solar – what does that have to do with it? What does a German Standard have to do with building in California? Let’s look back in history at the ideas and case studies that influenced the creation of the first Passive House standard. Considering the American and Canadian context, we’ll untangle trends and…
Have you ever encountered confusion when discussing PassivHaus? Or is it Passive House? And what about Passive Solar – what does that have to do with it? What does a German Standard have to do with building in California? Let’s look back in history at the ideas and case studies that influenced the creation of the first Passive House standard. Considering the American and Canadian context, we’ll untangle trends and…
Join this presentation to learn out about the Passive House Standard (PHS) — the top-tier standard for energy-smart and climate-resilient buildings. Buildings constructed according to the PHS are energy-efficient, draft-free, and smoke-tight. Year-round, they deliver comfortable temperatures, clean air, and greatly reduced energy use (which translates into much lower utility bills). Our Building Decarbonization Team Lead, Rob Haw, will give you a thorough introduction to the Passive House, including its…
The Introduction to the Passive House Standard guides participants through the principles and economics of the Passive House Standard, with an in-depth look at enclosure insulation & thermal bridging: principles, calculations, details, systems and components. This course also features case studies for Passive House construction in California to demonstrate successful projects across different building types and show how building codes are reconciled with Passive House requirements. Presenter: Steve Mann, Certified…
Interested in furthering your knowledge in Passive House principles or want to learn more but not sure where to start. Register for our Introduction to the Passive House Standard online course and take that first step today. Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour course that…
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