(Press Release, Passive House Institute, 29 June 2016) Darmstadt/Innsbruck/Wien. Vienna invites to "Passive House for everyone" - Call for Papers. The Passive House Institute is looking forward to Vienna where the 21st International Passive House Conference will be taking place next year. The date and venue for the Conference have now been confirmed: experts in energy efficient construction will convene at the Messe Wien Congress Centre on the 28th and…
Passive House experts present sustainable solutions for new builds & retrofits
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International Conference returns to Darmstadt for anniversary of building standard 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstadt, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 23 April 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. A tried and tested solution is already available for buildings of the future: the Passive House Standard combines maximum efficiency with optimal comfort. How this works, was demonstrated by experts from all over the world on 22 and 23…
Manhattan Borough President and Community Boards Endorse Passive House Implementation
This year, on the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day, Passive House efforts have not gone unnoticed in NYC. New York Passive House applauds Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and the Manhattan Community Boards for their latest passive house endorsements. This strong leadership shows the world that NYC is ready to set the precedent to mark today as the start of our zero-carbon future. For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 21, 2016…
Job Opportunity: Passive House Consultant / Analyst at The Levy Partnership
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The Levy Partnership, Inc., a leading energy and environmental consulting firm, is seeking talented and energetic professionals with a background in Engineering, Architecture or related field to work on Passive House and other high performance building design, consulting and research projects. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of passive house software tools including PHPP, WUFI Passive and/or THERM as well as AutoCAD skills. Attention to detail and excellent written…
New Database Provides Overview of Passive House Components
Convenient search for certified products (Details at conference in Darmstadt) 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstadt, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 19 April 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. Whether just browsing or to find a specific product – a new online database provides a detailed overview of components for Passive House construction. All of the products, which have been independently tested and certified with reference to their energy-relevant…
Passive House Conference Presents Solutions for Buildings of the Future
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World's 1st experimental project in Darmstadt still saving energy reliably after 25 years 20th International Passive House Conference Darmstadt, Germany • April 22-23, 2016. (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 12 April 2016) Darmstadt, Germany. The "birthplace" of the Passive House is celebrating - the world's first building of this kind was built in Darmstadt 25 years ago, and a recent follow-up study has proved the sustainability of this concept. Well…
The Bluestone Organization
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Andreas Benzing
, March 31, 2016 - Contractors, Passive House Institute
Manhattan Community Board 5 Passive House Resolution
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"WHEREAS, New York City is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050...and whearas, in New York City, our buildings are responsible for the overwhelming share of our GHG emissions, accounting for nearly three-quarters of our contribution to climate change (Source: One City Build to Last, New York City Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability); and whereas, Passive House standards can be applied to both new…
Passive New York City: A Snapshot of Low Energy Building Opportunities, Barriers, & Resources
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NYPH is pleased to announce Building Energy Exchange (BEEx)‘s new publication, “Passive New York City”. This guide is a valuable tool for spreading Passive House across NYC and beyond. (From BEEx) New York City’s commitment to an 80% reduction of carbon emissions by 2050 has quickly and dramatically raised the profile of the Passive House standard. As one of the few building energy standards with a record of delivering results…
LAST DAY for Discounted Tickets to 20th International Passive House Conference 2016
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Top-class presentations, interactive workshops and an informative exhibition provide new inspiration and information about Passive House. The 20th International Passive House Conference brings you back to the place where it all started – the city which boasts the first Passive House building and hosted the first-ever Passive House Conference. Come celebrate 25 Years of Passive House with us! The 20th International Passive House Conference will be held in Darmstad, Germany…
The Height of Efficiency: The Atlantic Magazine Highlights Passive House in NYC
"Passive-house structures consume a fraction of the energy used by otherwise comparable buildings.... The most rigorous energy-efficiency standard in the world [is] called Passive House." (The Atlantic) This is a very exciting time for Passive House in NYC, as we turn our eyes to the upcoming Cornell Tech Passive House building, currently under construction on Roosevelt Island, New York, and anticipated to be the world's tallest Passive House structure upon completion.…
Earn $500 for Submitting Your Passive House to the BuildingEnergy Case Studies Database
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The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is currently accepting submissions of Passive House projects or Net Zero projects located in the northeast region (New England, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware). The deadline to start your application is December 31st, so act fast! Applications must be completed by January 31st. Click here for more information. And as always, don't forget to register your Passive House projects (certified or uncertified) on the…
