California Green Building Conference 2024 (USGBC-LA)

We’re excited to be a part of the California Green Building Conference to work together towards a greener future for all in our state . Explore the latest developments in green building, innovative products and companies, and enjoy socializing with our community! The California Green Building Conference features: Insightful conversations: Table topics guided by field experts over lunch Workshop sessions and panel presentations Unparalleled Networking: Network with over 2,500+ companies,…


USGBC-LA’s 13th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA) – Submit your Passive House Project

USGBC-LA’s 13th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA) recognize your project team’s commitment and leadership in creating a more sustainable built environment for all!  The Awards are merit-based, selecting projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainable strategies, and exemplary performance in the field of sustainability, occupant health, and community engagement. Eligibility | SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 12 a.m. on October 22nd, 2023. Location: Projects shall be located in Southern California. Typology: All project types, commercial,…


USGBC-LA’s 13th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA) | Submission Deadline

USGBC-LA’s 13th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA) recognize your project team’s commitment and leadership in creating a more sustainable built environment for all!  The Awards are merit-based, selecting projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainable strategies, and exemplary performance in the field of sustainability, occupant health, and community engagement. Eligibility | SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 12 a.m. on October 22nd, 2023. Location: Projects shall be located in Southern California. Typology: All project types, commercial,…


MyGBCE 2023 Los Angeles

Passive House California (PHCA) was attending with a booth as community partner the “My Green Building Conference + Expo”. The largest and longest-running gathering for green building and sustainability advocates in Southern California organized by the U.S. Green Building Council - Los Angeles (USGLB LA). We had many good conversations and reached outreach out to stakeholders informing them about the international Passive House construction standard and building certification. MyGBCE 2023 Website



USGBC-LA Call for Submissions | My Green Building Conference and Expo (MyGBCE) 2023

My Green Building Conference and Expo (MyGBCE) 2023

USGBC-LA welcomes you to submit your ideas and presentation abstracts for this year’s MyGBCE. USGBC-LA is interested in proposals that showcase efforts that lead with equity and reciprocity, build community power, consider holistic solutions to climate interventions (e.g., just transition, workforce development, etc.), and discuss approaches at different scales (buildings, neighborhoods, citywide, etc.). We highly encourage submissions that address multiple categories. Abstracts will be chosen to fill 60 minute session slots (inclusive…


USGBC-LA | Sustainable Innovation + Community Awards 2022 – SUBMIT YOUR PASSIVE HOUSE PROJECT by 10/23

Submissions for awards to be presented at the 2022 USGBC-LA Green Gala are now open. Submit your team's projects! Now submit by midnight, Sunday, October 23rd Please consider submitting your Passive House or EnerPHit project located in Southern California to our friends at the USGBC-LA. We are proud to be a part of such an amazing community that is committed to making Southern California a more sustainable region for all--and it is…


My Green Building Conference & Expo (MyGBCE)

Passive House California (PHCA) attended the 21st Annual My Green Building Conference & Expo (MyGBCE) organized by the USGBC Los Angeles at Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC). It was a community-focused and in-person featuring educational demonstrations, informative speakers, committee showcases, workshops, interactive presentations, a live musical performance, and art! Video | Passive House 101



Perlita Passive House wins USGBC-LA Sustainable Innovation Award

Verdical Group’s Perlita Passive House was recently awarded the U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA)’s Sustainable Innovation Honor Award in the Energy Category. Our team provided Living Building Challenge Petal Certification project management for the home, which is the 1st Energy Petal-certified project in California, the 9th Energy Petal-certified project ever, and the 18th ILFI-certified project in California. The award was presented at USGBC-LA’s 15th Annual Green Gala at the…