EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT

What we do: Coordinate Working Groups: Oversee groups focused on membership/engagement, policy, emerging professionals, JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion), and strategic planning. Suggest actions and respond to proposals from these groups.   Example: After participating in New York Build 2024 with one panel, NYPH plans to increase participation in 2025, with multiple panels. Further expansion is planned for 2026.  Support Executive Director and Building Professionals: Ensure proper administrative assistance…


GOVERNANCE & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

Summary of 2024​ The Governance and Nominations Committee reviewed and organized Board votes on the Anti-trust and Conflict of Interest documents.​ Board Officers were re-elected.​ Greg Ruoti was selected to fill Tom Eisele’s vacant seat.​ The Committee created a Working Scope Document for 2025. 2025 Outlook​ The Committee will review the Board composition and issue a Call for Board Members in July.​ New Board Member elections will be held in…


Financial Committee Report

In 2024 the NYPH Finance Committee worked on bringing the accounting procedures more in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. During the year, the financial reporting moved to a full accrual basis. ​ At the same time, the Sponsorship year was moved to a calendar year. Up until 2024, Sponsor’s year would begin the day they became a Sponsor and then run for 365 days. This resulted in the year…


News for New York Passive House Members!

NYPH announces the reappointment of Sara Bayer at Magnusson Architecture and Planning,  George Kontaroudis at kw/h Architecture, and Jane Sanders at Henson Architecture to our board of directors! Their leadership and industry knowledge have been invaluable. This ensures continuity, stability, and the chance to build upon our progress to be leaders in the industry.  We also welcome our newly appointed board members Crystal Ng at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP…


Call for New York Passive House Board Members

Dear NYPH Supporter, The call for candidates for the 2024-2026 New York Passive House Board Members is now open.  Passive house buildings are required to meet today’s challenges for high performance energy and environmental goals. New York Passive House needs persons with experience and strong leadership to guide the association to address the need to expand passive house requirements to all buildings.  Joining our Board would not only provide you…



AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF NEW YORK PASSIVE HOUSE INC.

EFFECTIVE AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2022 BYLAWS OF NEW YORK PASSIVE HOUSE INC.   ARTICLE I NAME OF CORPORATION The name of this Corporation is New York Passive House Inc. (the “Corporation”). ARTICLE II OFFICES Section 2.1 Principal Office. The principal office for the transaction of the business of the Corporation shall be located at the below address. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) may change the principal office from…