Follow the journey of the Good Energy Haus—Minneapolis’ first certified Passive House Plus—towards climate neutrality. See how an all-electric setup works in a very cold climate zone that is traditionally dominated by gas appliances. Learn about the challenges, successes and first-hand experiences, and understand the opportunities electrification presents. 6:00 PM CET (Europe/Berlin)/ 5:00 PM UTC, other...
Join Dextall’s expert team for an in-depth exploration of the innovative S-Wall system, a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to EIFS for retrofitting and new construction projects. Learn how S-Wall provides superior thermal insulation, faster installation, and modern utility integration while being fully compliant with NYC’s strict façade and energy efficiency regulations. S-Wall is engineered for retrofitting...
Along with energy and conservation measures, stability trends are continuously becoming more robust with high focus on carbon emissions, product transparency and resiliency. Importantly, is the embodied Carmen impacts of building materials are becoming one of the primary measurements of a products stability. The use of environmental product declarations (EPD) is increasing where understanding the...
Join our first NextGen social with fellow Passive House enthusiasts! Welcome to NYPH's NextGen! We’re excited to introduce NYPH’s new group for emerging professionals—ideal for students, young professionals, and anyone interested in exploring a career in the Passive House industry. Our mission is to help build and support the next generation of Passive House professionals....
Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials explores how to create healthy buildings that not only reduce carbon emissions but also sequester and store them. We'll share the best biomaterial solutions out there and how they’re being applied to high-performance buildings: • Why Biomaterials are crucial for climate solutions; • How to measure carbon storage in materials; and • How to implement carbon-storing solutions...
On December 19, join the young professionals of the Cross-Learning Alliance for an ugly sweater holiday party! Read More
Join us for a presentation and discussion on best practices for marketing Passive House to clients, potential homebuyers, and the general public. The session, led by real estate broker and green home specialist, John Oppermann, will draw on lessons learned from marketing sustainability in other sectors (e.g., sustainable fashion and sustainable food) and explore the...
Are you ready to electrify everything? Join us to explore innovative strategies that building professionals can use to tackle climate change through electrification. Learn how to navigate challenges like domestic hot water systems and infrastructure upgrades, collaborate across disciplines to accelerate the transition, and discover emerging technologies and case studies that demonstrate improved performance and...
Passive House standards are widely recognized as the gold standard for building energy efficiency. However, focusing solely on energy savings overlooks one of their greatest benefits: significantly enhanced indoor air quality. This presentation delves into various indoor air quality metrics and demonstrates how Passive House standards surpass code-minimum construction in improving these factors. By combining...
Windows and exterior doors play a key role in the success of any project. They open up the building to daylight and exterior views, and allow for natural ventilation. They are a key factor in a building energy balance, and can provide free heating via passive solar gains. They are also one of the most...
On March 5, Marine Sanchez from RDH Building science Toronto and Roberto Iannetti from Elements Air Consultancy will be delivering a presentation focused on the challenges and innovations associated with the University of Toronto and University of Victoria projects in Canada. This presentation will delve into the experiences of a designer and certifier involved in...
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