This presentation will discuss some of the main challenges Passive House modelers face with our current tooling, and how advancements in technology are helping to overcome many of those issues. Specifically, we will look in some depth at the free and open-source Honeybee-PH software toolkit, and how it can be used to resolve many common...
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
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...
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...
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...
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