Globally, existing buildings account for approximately 30% of final energy demand and CO2 emissions. Typical renovation rates are 1-2% of the building stock per year, with an average energy use intensity (EUI) reduction of less than 15%. However, to reach sustainable development and climate targets, EUI reductions should be between 30-50%. In addition to energy...
The ultimate goal in high performance: scaling up design for commercial passive house solutions – a comprehensive course exploring the application of PH design principles to large-scale and high-rise construction. Register here
Tour description: "The potential of this approach was clear when we saw a building go from foundation to topped out in 2 weeks." – Grayson Jordan, Principal, Paul A. Castrucci Architects (PCA) In Autumn 2023, PCA's commitment to addressing NYC's urgent affordable senior housing needs led to an exhilarating project: Bethany Terraces. In just 2...
Join us for a live webinar on September 30th 2024. Learn how you can transform your building practices with our Passive House-compliant wall systems for mid and high rise structures. Our approach takes advantage of affordable and efficient building solutions meaning less cost overruns, less labor, and fewer pain points. Discover how you can make...
Brick veneer is increasingly utilized across North America due to its inherent energy efficiency. Designers face the challenge of enhancing building energy efficiency while considering extreme climate zones, rising heating and cooling costs, and stricter energy codes. This session addresses these issues by focusing on thermal masonry veneer supports for both dead load and seismic...
Hear Sally Godber present a new approach to delivering highly efficient schools in Wales. Carmarthenshire and Powys councils have quietly been working away to deliver multiple Passivhaus primary schools in Wales. Sally from WARM will talk through various projects covering the successes and lessons learnt that can easily be implemented on school projects. 6:00 PM...
REGISTER NOW Heat Pump Water Heaters: Strategic Electrification and the Designer’s Role will be presented on Wednesday, October 9, from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT by Tom Glass and Tamer Bou Matar from Ice Air. With HVAC systems consuming over 40% of a building's energy, design professionals are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge...
New York Passive House is proud to be a Community Partner of Reimagine Buildings How to Decarb Join us to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference. Through TED Talk-esque presentations, our speakers will show how to create the healthiest buildings with the smallest carbon footprint. We'll...
The 2022 New York City building code is an example of the growing complexity of designing exterior wall assemblies to meet the demands for high performance, fire-safe buildings. As you may know, the code puts significant limitations on the use of foam plastics on our exterior walls and this is your in-person chance to extract...
This CPD focuses on the importance of air and wind tightness in low-energy building design. It discusses the importance of external and internal membranes, and highlights best practice for their specification, sealing, and installation, whilst outlining the risks associated with airtight buildings and how best to mitigate them. PHI Credits: 1 LU & AIA...
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