Update for PHPP 10.6 IP Version (Passive House Institute)

PHPP 10.6 IP version gets an update, which includes: New and updated climate data Latest certified Passive House Components You can update your PHPP IP version with our provided Update file. You can find this PHPP IP Update file through the Download section of the Passive House Portal, within the description of your most recent PHPP 10 IP version." PASSIVE HOUSE PORTAL


PHPP 10.6 Version is now available

We're glad to share that your IP-PHPP 10 has been updated to verison 10.6! The PHPP 10 manual is now also available in imperial units, special thanks to Steve Mann from Home Energy Services for handling the conversion and his helpful feedback. EasyPH has been updated as part of the PHPP bundle. You can find the newest version of the PHPP Tools file (and easy PH) in the Download section of the…


INTRODUCTION TO PASSIVE HOUSE 4-HR

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 4-hour course that dives into the basic principles, history, certification, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations. All theory is then illustrated through 3 case studies outlining specific Passive House…


Intro to PHPP10: New features and Developments (free for PHCA members)

With the upcoming release of the English version of PHPP 10, iPHA offers an exclusive feature webinar to give insight into the new possibilities provided by the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). The PHPP has demonstrated its ability to reliably predict the energy performance of buildings for many years. The tenth version of the PHPP is now also available in an English language version. Jürgen Schnieders from the Passive House…


PHPP vs. Title 24 – Thermal Bridging

Thermal bridging is a complicated topic for two reasons: it has multiple aspects, and it often requires complex calculations. Let’s look at a simple case first—exterior wall framing. An exterior wall has multiple layers. For instance, from outside to inside, it may have: Stucco or some type of siding An air gap or rain screen designed to help drain bulk water A bulk water barrier Sheathing, typically ½” plywood or…


PHPP 10 has been released !

The Passive House Planning Package version 10, which at the moment is only available for purchase in German, has lots of new interesting features such as the summer stress-tests, heat pumps and split-units, and much more. We let you know when the English version is available! The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is an MS Excel-based energy balance and efficiency design tool for highly energy efficient buildings and retrofits, which…


PHPP vs. Title 24: Shading Analysis

One critical aspect of building performance is shading. With a properly designed building shell, the amount of solar radiation hitting the building’s opaque surfaces usually aren’t a problem. However, the windows are the weakest link in the shell. The presence or absence of shading can have a huge impact on cooling and heating loads, even with excellent quality windows. You can control radiation intrusion to a certain extent by tuning…


PHPP-IP Course – Part 2 | An Introduction to the Passive House Planning Package (IP) (PHPP-IP).

PHCA members receive a $50 discount. Course Description: The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is a powerful tool for anyone looking to design, build or certify a Passive House project. This excel-based energy modeling software can yield tremendous insight into how our buildings are performing and can help design and construction teams identify the best pathways to a healthy, durable and low-energy project. However, along with this power comes complexity.…


PHPP-IP Course I | An Introduction to the Passive House Planning Package (IP) (PHPP-IP).

New York Passive House (NYPH)  offers a $50 discount for Passive House California (PHCA) members. JOIN TODAY. The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is a powerful tool for anyone looking to design, build or certify a Passive House project. This excel-based energy modeling software can yield tremendous insight into how our buildings are performing and can help design and construction teams identify the best pathways to a healthy, durable and…


iPHA Q&A Session with PHI: PHPP, DesignPH and Tools with Jan Steiger

Once a month, Carl and Giorgia will sit down with experts from different departments at the Passive House Institute to hear about the work they do, what they offer and how you can make the most of those offerings! The sessions will include an introductory presentation, followed by a Q&A session where you can get your questions answered! The next session will feature Jan Steiger, Head of the Tools department, together…


Training | An Introduction to the Passive House Planning Package (IP)

This webinar is hosted by New York Passive House (NYPH) and presented by Ed May The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is a powerful tool for anyone looking to design, build or certify a Passive House project... Description: The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is a powerful tool for anyone looking to design, build or certify a Passive House project. This excel-based energy modeling software can yield tremendous insight into how…