Ice Box Challenge Oslo 2024!

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 27, 2024 - Events, Member News

Just a few hours left to place your bets for the IceBoxChallengeOslo 2024! ❄️ How much ice do you think will remain after a month in the little houses, with Oslo temperatures reaching 30°C? Join tomorrow's closing ceremony, where Belgian royalty will unveil the results. Don't miss a day filled with inspiring speeches featuring IG Passivhus Sverige's Simone and Linnea wrapping up their PassiveVoyage. Learn More

It’s launch day!

Posted by Rockwool , June 27, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

It's launch day! The secret is about to be revealed. We are proud to present the first-ever reference book for stone wool sandwich panels. 📘 "Building with Stone Wool Insulated Sandwich Panels," authored by Prof. Marco Imperadori of Politecnico di Milano, brings together extensive case studies, industry expertise, and cutting-edge science in over 300 pages. The first of its kind, this book is aimed at designers and construction engineers globally.…

What does it feel like to suffer the cold, mould, and discomfort

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 26, 2024 - Construction, Member News

What does it feel like to suffer the cold, mold, and discomfort of a 1960s bungalow and then experience its rebirth as a certified PassiveHouse? Find out from the owner of this award-winning project, Barry McCarron, in this Long Read from Passive House Plus! Learn More Discover the technical details on the PH Building database: Learn More Photo: Internorm | Stefan Hoare

Dive into our Tech Knowledge Series with Hugh Whiriskey!

Posted by Partel , June 26, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

Dive into our Tech Knowledge Series with Hugh Whiriskey! In this insightful video, Hugh addresses the critical issue of building energy efficiency and fire safety in building envelope design. 💡 Discover how our IZOPERM PLUS FR and EXOPERM MONO DURO air and windtight systems work together to ensure passive fire protection and maximum airtightness in construction projects. 🏗️ Whether you're an architect, an engineer or a contractor understanding the importance…

Nursery school in Paris, a certified PHI LowEnergy building

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 25, 2024 - Architects, Member News

This nursery school in Paris, a certified PHI LowEnergy building, combines a thoughtful approach to materials, natural light, and occupant comfort, providing children with one of the most joyful places to learn in Paris’s busy urban center. Read more in the latest long read by Passive House Plus: Learn More Visit the entry in our building database: Learn More

ROCKWOOL: Leading Denmark’s sustainable construction and tackling climate change head on

Posted by Rockwool , June 25, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

We are delighted to be ranked #3 in brand strength among Danish industrial companies in Brand Finance’s annual survey. And even more so to be ranked #2 among Danish industrials on all ESG-related sustainability parameters. You can read an informative interview with Mirella Amalia Vitale, ROCKWOOL’s SVP for Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs as well as download the Brand Finance report here: Learn More

Sendero Verde is now the largest multifamily Passive House building in the country.

Posted by Handel Architects LLP , June 24, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Sendero Verde is open in New York City and is now the largest multifamily Passive House building in the country. Join Handel Architects' Director of Sustainable Design Louis Koehl, AIA in East Harlem on Fri Jun 28th at 9:00am on a tour of the development, alongside sustainability consultant Steven Winter Associates. In association with GreenHomeNYC and The Passive House Network, the tour will explore this mixed-use affordable building project’s innovative…

The Osborne Association’s Fulton Community Re-Entry Center has officially opened!

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , June 23, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

C+GA’s sensitive restoration gives new life to this 1907 structure after multiple reincarnations—as a former church house, synagogue, nursing home, drug treatment facility, and minimum-security state prison. The transformed Center now provides a community resource, space for Bronx nonprofits, and a home for older justice-involved individuals with a holistic support structure and a significant onsite kitchen for Osborne’s Fresh Start culinary arts program. The ground-floor central space serves as a…

4697 Third Ave was featured in the NYC EDC’s “Principles of Good Design” guide

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , June 21, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

4697 Third Ave (Cyrus House) is featured in the NYC Department of City Planning’s “Principles of Good Urban Design,” a guidebook that offers New Yorkers a set of shared values and goals to advocate for quality design in their communities. 4697 Third Ave serves as the exemplar for the “Design of an Affordable Housing Building,” meeting four key principles of good urban design: 1. Enhancing People’s Daily Lives 2. Caring…

Residential Project With Fire Protection – the Whitehorn Village

Posted by Partel , June 20, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

Discover how Whitethorn Village, a residential project led by Cairn prioritized fire safety and energy efficiency in its construction. The project, featuring two apartment buildings, relied on innovative solutions to ensure structural integrity and occupant safety. Cairn partnered with Remagin to deliver 5-storey residential blocks using an offsite fabricated light gauge steel (LGS) structural system. Partel’s advanced building envelope solutions played a crucial role in enhancing fire protection, airtightness, and…