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Are you a #builder, #architect. #engineer, #passivehouse pro or just passionate about #greenbuildings? Join us for High Performance Design Meets Boots on the Ground Oct 7th in Toronto!
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Attention builders, designers, engineers, manufacturers, passive house pros and high performance building enthusiasts! Join us at "Boots on the Ground" October 7th in Toronto.

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Hey builders, designers, engineers, #passivehouse pros and high performance building enthusiasts! We are excited to return to Toronto with "High Peformance Design Meets Boots on the Ground." Hope to see you there!

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Building Envelope Details for a Multi-Family Passive House

This talk focuses on the building envelope details that got them across the finish line to achieve PHIUS Certification.

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Hey builders, designers, engineers, #passivehouse pros and high performance building enthusiasts! We are excited to return to Toronto with "High Peformance Design Meets Boots on the Ground." Hope to see you there!

www.tickettailor.com/events/passi...

Ontario EC Awards | CLF Toronto

Deadline, September 12th for submissions for the 2025 Ontario Embodied Carbon Awards. #greenbuilding #lowcarbon

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

With cold days on the horizon, sharing this "Boots on the Ground" talk on air source #heatpumps in cold climates.
Advantages, challenges and a case study are explored.

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Glad to see @ipha.bsky.social have announced a component award around "Optimised Window Retrofit Solutions" as retrofitting windows can be a challenge. Oct 15 deadline to register participation.

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When Wildfire Risk Becomes Routine: Designing Homes for Climate Resilience - Passive House Canada | Maison Passive Canada When wildfire risk shaped a project, it reshaped what Kim Walton knew about home design, including her own. Twenty years ago, Walton saw the future we’re now living in. Back... Read more »

PBC's own Kim Walton "“If air can’t get in, water can’t get in, fire can’t get in." #passivehouse #fire

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Landmark Scottish Passivhaus school is outperforming targets | Project Scotland Image credit: Architype/David Barbour Edinburgh-based architect Architype is working on a number of Passivhaus schools, including the recently completed Riv ...

🦹‍♀️Delivering buildings without the 'performance gap' is one of Passivhaus’ superpowers!

Monitoring data from the first year of Riverside Primary - the first Passivhaus certified school in Scotland - demonstrates exceptional in-use performance results.

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: From 1966 to Net Zero: A house’s journey through time and technology

From the 1960’s to #netzero, Guy, a professional project manager, and Johanne, a pharmacist, both sought a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. This is how they got there.

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Event Registration - Collective Carpentry - Prefab Building Systems A High-Performance Building Showcase and Expert Talks on the Future of Building in BC. Presented by Collective Carpentry, thinkBright Homes, Little Giant Studio, and Vetta Windows & Doors.

Coming in September:
2025 Kootenay-Columbia High-Performance Prefab Construction Symposium

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Natural Swimming Pools and ponds - Understanding the Various Types

Is it a pool or a pond? This is a big question when it comes to putting in natural water features. With a background in environmental studies and ecological restoration, presenter Derek Lippert provides an overview of the options available when going more natural.

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Our most recent newsletter features a new PBC article, new vids and more.
#passivehouse

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Natural Swimming Pools and ponds - Understanding the Various Types

Is it a pool or a pond? This is a big question when it comes to putting in natural water features. With a background in environmental studies and ecological restoration, presenter Derek Lippert provides an overview of the options available when going more natural.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UMY...

YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: From 1966 to Net Zero: A house’s journey through time and technology

From the 1960’s to #netzero, Guy, a professional project manager, and Johanne, a pharmacist, both sought a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. This is how they got there.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGe...

YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Building Envelope Details for a Multi-Family Passive House

In this presentation, #passivehouse builder Ed Marion focuses on the building envelope details that helped them across the finish line to achieve PHIUS Certification on a multi-family project.

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In our newsletter this month Labbe laments excessive window opening and the claims that go with it, plus we offer new boots on the ground videos!

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Building Envelope Details for a Multi-Family Passive House

In this presentation, #passivehouse builder Ed Marion focuses on the building envelope details that helped them across the finish line to achieve PHIUS Certification on a multi-family project.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nymj...

Sorry grandma, out with the Lüften, in with the ERV — Passive Buildings Canada Opening windows routinely and indiscriminately is not the way to go.

Building Science consultant, field tester, educator, and PBC board member Greg Labbe laments excessive window opening and the claims that go with it in a new piece on PBC. . .

#IAQ #airquality

Sorry grandma, out with the Lüften, in with the ERV — Passive Buildings Canada Opening windows routinely and indiscriminately is not the way to go.

Building Science consultant, field tester, educator, and PBC board member Greg Labbe laments excessive window opening and the claims that go with it in a new piece on PBC. . .

#IAQ #airquality

Did you know you can find #passivehouse pros on our website for your jobs? A welcome to our newest listing from PBC member DJ Henry Homes & Renovations that have been building passive house homes for over 8 years!

www.passivebuildings.ca/find-a-pro

YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Designing and Constructing a Volumetric Modular Passive House

This talk provides insight into the design, detailing and construction process for a Hamilton-based project that has recently been Passive House certified. It is believed to be one of North America's first certified volumetric modular Passive House projects.
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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Design Lessons from Toronto’s First PHIUS+ Certified Home

What does it take to design a home that harmonizes modernism and sustainability? Architect Gregory Beck Rubin shares key design lessons—from navigating a sensitive ravine site and balancing client aspirations to implementing innovative #passivehouse strategies.

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Design Lessons from Toronto’s First PHIUS+ Certified Home

What does it take to design a home that harmonizes modernism and sustainability? Architect Gregory Beck Rubin shares key design lessons—from navigating a sensitive ravine site and balancing client aspirations to implementing innovative #passivehouse strategies.

youtu.be/5xCmqA0H454?...

YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Best Practices in Passive House MURB Ventilation System

Josh Lewis, P.Eng, CEM, is the VP Energy Engineering at Nerva Energy and here he shares lessons learned and best practices for ventilation system options for multi-unit residential buildings. #passivehouse

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YouTube video by Passive Buildings Canada Boots on the Ground: Best Practices in Passive House MURB Ventilation System

Josh Lewis, P.Eng, CEM, is the VP Energy Engineering at Nerva Energy and here he shares lessons learned and best practices for ventilation system options for multi-unit residential buildings. #passivehouse

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOeE...

YouTube video by David Hartman THE MINI FOREST - Rewilding using the Miyawaki Method

PBC board member Terrell Wong is about to plant 100 trees in her small Toronto backyard, a dense mini forest based on the Miyawaki Method. An anti-lawn anthem from director David Hartman, who produces our "Boots on the Ground" videos. check it out!

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Our new newsletter features new stuff - vids, new board members and more! #passivehouse #greenbuilding

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Check out @PHAccelerator for Reimagine Buildings '25 Past Present Future. Online, June 12th, 2025, 9am – 9pm (EDT)
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