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…
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…
"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…
Passive House design is becoming increasingly popular in Southern California due to its focus on energy efficiency, making it a leading example of high-performance design and construction in the region. Passive House protocols provide homeowners improved comfort, indoor air quality, and resilience to extreme weather, fires, smoke, and power outages, as well as a more durable home that consumes less energy. Join us to discover the implications of California's SB9…
Two ADUs designed by PARAVANT Architects and built to Passive House standards exemplify how evolving policies, and tastes, are reshaping the urban landscape of Los Angeles. Read the article written by Mary James on the Passive House Accelerator. READ THE ARTICLE
