Heat Pump Water Heaters Strategic Electrification and the Designer’s Role

Posted by NYPH , September 12, 2024 - Events, Member News, Technical

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable design, professionals are increasingly tasked with integrating innovative technologies to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy efficiency. This course delves into the principles, applications, and strategic considerations of heat pump water heaters and strategic electrification, emphasizing the pivotal role of designers in driving sustainable solutions. AIA Credits: 1 LU     Register here  

Top 6 highlights from our 2023 Planet Passionate sustainability report

Posted by Kingspan North America , May 7, 2024 - Industry News, Technical

Climate change is a present reality. From extreme weather events and rising sea levels to environmental degradation, we are all facing unprecedented challenges that threaten the environment, biodiversity and, ultimately, human wellbeing. At the same time, against a complex backdrop of ongoing humanitarian crises, supply chain challenges, and financial constraints, climate action momentum has decelerated. There is a clear and dangerous disconnect between the urgency expressed by the scientific community…

Dextall Prefabricated Wall Systems: Navigating NYC’s Local Law 11 & 97

Posted by NYPH , January 2, 2024 - Industry News, Technical, Training

Watch Now >   COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation will focus on Dextall’s prefabricated wall systems and navigating New York City’s Local Law 11 & 97 challenges in mid-to-high-rise buildings. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Introduce key challenges associated with NYC Local Law 11 & 97. Identify the advantages of Dextall’s ventilated rainscreen offerings. Overview of the thermal values Dextall’s insulated wall panels offer. Highlight current research and development projects. Learn to reduce embodied…

Candela Lofts

Posted by NYPH , August 15, 2022 - Architects, Industry News, Technical

  Candela Lofts Installs Structural Thermal Breaks Meeting Passive House Standards HOBOKEN, NJ—Built on the site of a former two-story candelabra factory, Candela Lofts is the first luxury, multi-family building in the New York Metropolitan area built to international Passive House standards. The 30,000 sq ft (2,787 sq m), seven-story structure offers nine two-, three- and four-bedroom luxury loft residences from 1,545 to 3,400 sq ft (144 to 316 m2). The…

Ug, Uf, Uw, Uwhat? : An intro to the U-value and those most important to Passive House design

Posted by NYPH , December 16, 2020 - International Passive House Association, Technical

Author: Nikki Goad (iPHA) For someone outside the building sector, many of the shorthand symbols frequently used in Passive House related content – including educational videos, press releases, webinars, and even some of our other blog posts – can be quite confusing. What the heck is a U-value? What are all those different subscripts? And what the heck is this symbol -> Ψ? Don’t fret. We will get into all…

Laundry Rooms are Complicated: Integrating Vented Clothes Dryers in Multifamily Passive House Projects

Posted by NYPH , March 15, 2017 - Technical, Uncategorized

This post was originally produced by the Passive House Group at Steven Winter Associates (SWA). Read more on the SWA Blog. Common laundry rooms are typically provided in market rate and affordable multifamily buildings. Because there are no ventless clothes dryers available for commercial use in North America (such as condensing or heat pump dryers), Passive House (PH) projects must make do with standard coin-operated, conventional vented clothes dryers.  With a…

Designing a PHI-certified Passive House Now Easier Than Ever

Posted by NYPH , December 14, 2015 - Passive House Institute, Technical

The best thing since Passive House is here. Check out the Passive House Institute (PHI)'s interactive Component Database. This useful online tool breaks down the individual components of a building, allowing users to click each component name for a list of PHI-certified options and their performance ratings. Designing a PHI-certified Passive House has never been so easy.

Building Efficiency and Blower Doors: Essential Responses to Sandy

Posted by NYPH , August 2, 2013 - HVAC, News, Technical

By Ken Levenson, A.I.A. Superstorm Sandy has produced a torrent of meetings, plans, reports, announcements and actions by city, state, federal and non-governmental organizations. Today, before their terms expire, the New York City Council and Mayor are racing to pass important legislation based on these past months of herculean effort. While the action may be understandably focused on measures directly related to storm survival of our built environment from wind…