The Passive House Network
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We provide high-quality education so you can build safe, healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings. Creating a Passive House knowledge network since 2011.
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/
July 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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/
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.
Learn more about the the dangers and what you can do to mitigate them in our latest blog post.
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.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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.
Learn more about the the dangers and what you can do to mitigate them in our latest blog post.
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...
Read our full statement in our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/the...
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.
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July 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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...
Read our full statement in our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/the...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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...
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.
May 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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 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.
May 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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.
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...
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.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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...
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
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.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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
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...
April 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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...
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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...
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...
April 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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...
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...
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
April 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
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...
April 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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...
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
April 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
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
Join us tomorrow, March 26th, at 3-5PM ET. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03dnkKk0
March 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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
Join us tomorrow, March 26th, at 3-5PM ET. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03dnkKk0
Starting now! Come join us!
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/
March 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Starting now! Come join us!
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...
March 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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...
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.
March 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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.
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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.
👉 ow.ly/eKi950VgTbG
Join us to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference.
👉 ow.ly/eKi950VgTbG
Designing for Fire Resilience
Join Reimagine Buildings Designing for Fire Resilience an online conference by Passive House Accelerator
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March 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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.
👉 ow.ly/eKi950VgTbG
Join us to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference.
👉 ow.ly/eKi950VgTbG
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/
March 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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/
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...
March 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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...
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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
#passivehouse #passivehousedesign #newyorkbuild #construction #sustainability #networking #architects #architecture @phnetwork.bsky.social @nyserda.bsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
#passivehouse #passivehousedesign #newyorkbuild #construction #sustainability #networking #architects #architecture @phnetwork.bsky.social @nyserda.bsky.social
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📸 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...
🔗 Learn more: passipedia.org/plann...
March 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
📸 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...
🔗 Learn more: passipedia.org/plann...
Beer, building science, AND the chance to hang out with @marcyconradnutt.bsky.social! If you're in the area, don't miss it!
Want to make a difference and #fightclimatechange while building better, more comfortable buildings? Learn about #passivehouse building! If in the Twin Cities, join @phmnorg.bsky.social at Bauhaus Brew Labs in NE Mpls 7pm tonight!
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PHMN March 4, 2025 Happy Hour | Passive House Minnesota
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March 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Beer, building science, AND the chance to hang out with @marcyconradnutt.bsky.social! If you're in the area, don't miss it!
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.
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.
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March 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
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🏡 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
Find out more: passipedia.org/basics
March 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🏡 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
Find out more: passipedia.org/basics