The Passive House Network

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Learn about the Passive House Homeowner's Journey with @bpublicprefab.com on our next free online event on July 29th at Noon ET! Register here: passivehousenetwork.org/phn-presents/

Wildfire Smoke Infiltration: A New Love Canal? New reporting shows new dangers from wildfire smoke. Learn how Passive House can help you and your family protect your health.

New reporting from the New York Times reveals a troubling pattern of homes that have survived the LA Wildfires but are rendered uninhabitable because of chemicals left behind by smoke infiltration.

Learn more about the the dangers and what you can do to mitigate them in our latest blog post.

The Texas Floods: Thoughts & Actions Our thoughts are with the people impacted by the Texas Floods that occurred over the weekend. It is crucial that we rebuild with resilience.

Our thoughts are with the people of Kerr County, Texas, the neighboring communities on the Guadalupe River, and the first responders to the catastrophic flooding that happened over the holiday weekend.

Read our full statement in our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/the...

Power Failure? Reboot the Grid with Passive House.

Last week, much of the country saw the first big heat wave of the year, taxing power grids and putting communities at risk. Thanks to climate change, these dangers aren't going away. That's why we need Passive House. Read more on our blog: passivehousenetwork.org/membership/p...

The text is a quote from Avril Martin, member of Passive House California. "We want to honor the city's diverse architectural legacy while promoting fire-resistant, energy efficient rebuilding strategies that reflect the vernacular of the homes lost in the January fires. This approach not only preserves cultural identity but also sets a precedent for sustainable, community-focused reconstruction in fire-prone regions."

We're grateful to partner with Passive House California, including PHCA member Avril Martin, founder of The Silver Lining Interior Design. Passive House California is dedicated to promoting the awareness, understanding, and application of the Passive House standard in the state of California.

The text says "California Rebuilds: A Passive House Design Competition. Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025. The logos of The Passive House Network and Passive House California are included, with support from Rockwool. The background is an abstract view of a city block.

Submissions are due September 30th. Learn more here: passivehousenetwork.org/ca-rebuilds-...

The text says "California Rebuilds: A Passive House Design Competition. Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025. The logos of The Passive House Network and Passive House California are included, with support from Rockwool. The background is an abstract view of a city block.

The Passive House Network, in collaboration with Passive House California (PHCA) and supported by ROCKWOOL, is announcing a new design competition. We invite architects and designers to showcase the power of Passive House in creating sustainable, healthy, and diverse fire-resilient communities.

Passive House Financing for Commercial Buildings Learn more about financing for Passive House Commercial buildings and find out how Passive House Certification can save you money.

Commercial #PassiveHouse financed at the best rates in the industry? It's more likely than you think. Learn more by reading our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/pas...

Our Thoughts on Earth Day Here at PHN, every day is Earth Day, but we thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight some recent good news.

Happy Earth Day! The health, safety, and sustainability of our environment has always been at the center of PHN's mission, and today, we want to highlight some recent wins. Check out our latest blog post for a few reasons to celebrate: hubs.ly/Q03jhTWW0

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Tomorrow! Join ZEB Summit on April 17th at 11AM ET/8AM PT for a high impact webinar, "Zero Emissions, Zero Excuses: What you need to know before the Shift Hits the Fan." Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d70df...

The WA Senate just passed HB 1183, the first bill in the US to:

1 - Grant extra setback and height allowances for passive house

2 - Prohibit local req's for facade modulation and upper level setbacks for innovative construction types and affordable housing

lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...

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The penguins are under attack by human activity. Let's take action and build a more just, healthy, and sustainable world. Let's stand with the penguins and build Passive House. Our Spring Certified Passive House Designer training kicks off tomorrow, April 9th. Register now! hubs.ly/Q03gq96h0

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Our Spring Certified Passive House Designer course kicks off on April 9th. Join now and be a part of the building revolution. passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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Wildfire events are becoming more and more common, but even if your building has been spared by the flames, smoke can still infiltrate your home and bring dangerous toxins with it. Learn how Passive House can help in our latest blog post: hubs.ly/Q03fkNVN0

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TOMORROW! Join us for Multifamily Passive House, a live-online course that gives an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings.

Join us tomorrow, March 26th, at 3-5PM ET. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03dnkKk0

Starting now! Come join us!

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Happy Spring! We're looking forward to brighter days, but not to the pollen that comes with it. If spring allergies have you down, make plans for Passive House. Our next CPHD cohort kicks off on April 9th. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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We will also continue to gather resources to aid those that are rebuilding from areas affected by disaster to help them build back better. Find the growing list of our resources here: hubs.ly/Q03c3_PL0

Disasters like these are being fueled by climate change across the country and world. The Passive House Network will continue to push for common sense building codes that create safer housing, more resilient communities, and reduced emissions.

Our thoughts are with the people of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama who were impacted by the devastating storms, tornados, and wildfires over the weekend. We are devastated by the scenes of destruction and the reports of loss of life emerging in the aftermath.

Designing for Fire Resilience Join Reimagine Buildings Designing for Fire Resilience an online conference by Passive House Accelerator

There is still time to join us FRIDAY at Designing for Fire Resilience!

Join us to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference.

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Join us on March 25th at Noon ET for PHN Presents: PHI-LEB Multifamily. Learn the ins and outs of approaching #multifamily buildings and how the PHI Low Energy Building certification can be a useful tool in optimizing performance. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/phn-presents/

The image is of a cityscape including a bridge over a river. The text says "The world needs energy-efficient buildings. Will you be able to build them? Get Certified. Build Passive House."

Did you know that the building industry accounts for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Change the industry with Passive House. Now enrolling for our Spring Cohort, beginning April 9th. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

I'll be talking about why I have adopted Passive House as a strategy for all my design projects

#passivehouse #passivehousedesign #newyorkbuild #construction #sustainability #networking #architects #architecture @phnetwork.bsky.social @nyserda.bsky.social

📸 Gathering photographic evidence for #PassiveHouse certification is easier with PHI's checklists! They offer a simple and extended checklist, now compatible with PHPP 10.6 in English, German, and Spanish.

🔗 Learn more: passipedia.org/plann...

(non-alcoholic drinks are also available 😉)

Beer, building science, AND the chance to hang out with @marcyconradnutt.bsky.social! If you're in the area, don't miss it!

WTF! Toward a Livable Planet As we work toward a livable planet, we must take action to protect the progress we have made. Executive Director Ken Levenson shares his thoughts.

If you've been looking at the news and suppressing the urge to scream, you're not alone. In our latest blog post, Executive Director Ken Levenson shares his thoughts on how pursuing Passive House and a livable planet requires action to preserve our laws and values.

🏡 What makes a building a Passive House? A #PassiveHouse is a building standard focused on #EnergyEfficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Scroll through the images below to discover the four key criteria a building must meet to be considered a Passive House!

Find out more: passipedia.org/basics

The text says, "It's important to note that there are no 'fireproof buildings' in existence...However, Passive House design offers distinct advantages that make it a more resilient solution in wildfire-prone areas." The quote is by Christian Kienapfel, Founder of Paravant Architects & Passive House California Board Member. He was quoted in the article "Buildings for Safety: The Role of Passive Architecture in Enchancing Wildfire Resilience" by Palak Shah, published on World Architecture.org.

Christian Kienapfel, founder of PARAVANT Architects and member of Passive House California tells us how Passive House can boost fire resilience in a new article World Architecture. Read more: hubs.ly/Q038F3mf0