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 developments in attempts to create a low energy house.
Learning Points
- Understand the America and Canadian precedents that influenced the creation of the PassivHaus Standard.
- Discover historic trends that influenced concepts and approaches to creating low energy houses.
- Learn about different technology approaches to low energy heating for homes from active solar to passive solar to superinsulation.
- Become acquainted with historic case studies that influenced the formation of Passive House
Presenter
Brian Pearson, co-founder and principal of Studio Pear, is a California licensed architect with a rich and diverse background in design and construction. Informed by both a passion for great buildings and the natural world, he endeavors to deliver designs that improve the quality of client’s lives while having low impact on the earth. He is a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and board member of Passive House CA.
