BIOBUILSD – Combine the desire to have a Healthy House with the necessity of a Passive House.

Posted by NYPH , May 2, 2024 - Member News, Projects

Embracing Sustainable Living with Prefab Straw Passive Houses in a Snowy March Yesterday on a snowing day in Cluj, we visited two #Biobuilds prefab straw houses under construction that are raising the bar for #sustainability. These innovative homes not only reduce #carbonemissions but also promote healthy living, all while being eco-friendly and designed for optimal energy efficiency.  Read More

Become a Blower Door Technician

Posted by NYPH , May 1, 2024 - Envelope, Member News, Training

Interested in becoming a Level 1 Blower Door Technician? You're in luck - our first training course of the season is May 13-17, 2024 and is the first step on your journey for your certification! Click the link below to register and get started on becoming an ABAA certified blower door technician: Register here    

Our world is in a state of emergency!

Posted by NYPH , April 29, 2024 - Architects, Member News

A glimpse of the EU New European Bauhaus: Our world is in a state of emergency! We all failed to prevent climate change, let’s succeed in mitigating it. Sebastian Moreno-Vacca presented how a new narrative in architecture as regenerative design can heal what’s left. Thank you Paperjam for the invitation. Read More

Improve your competences on #PassiveHouse construction sites – commissioning

Posted by Passive House Institute , April 28, 2024 - Contractors, Member News

If you are a Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant or Tradesperson looking for an additional qualification, this is for you! Improve your competencies on #PassiveHouse construction sites, including commissioning energy-efficient buildings and the certification process of Passive House / EnerPHit projects! Join PHI's upcoming Construction Verifier / Site Supervisor online course in June 2024! The early bird discount is valid until May 1, 2024! For registration and further information, click on…

The Beacon receives NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award

Posted by NYPH , April 26, 2024 - Member News, NYSERDA

  👂Have you heard??? Our pipeline project, The Beacon is a NYSERDA Round 4 Buildings of Excellence winner! This means not only 280+ affordable, climate future-proof homes in East Harlem, but a fully-renovated multi-service center focusing on health, wellness, and economic opportunity to boot! Read More

Congratulations to Daniel Piselli AIA, LEED, CPHD, who was named one of Crain’s New York Business’ 2024 Notable Leaders in Sustainability!

Posted by FXCollaborative Architects LLP , April 25, 2024 - Architects, Member News

Crain's wrote of Dan's biggest professional win, "Piselli co-authored research studies showing that the energy efficiency made possible by passive house design standards applies to tall buildings and urban schools. This influenced the firm's work on projects including La Central, a $1 million New York State Research and Development Authority Buildings of Excellence winner." Learn More

Press Release – Energy retrofits work. Really well.

Posted by Passive House Institute , April 24, 2024 - Energy, Member News

27th International Passive House Conference presents solutions for renovations & much more Darmstadt, Germany /Innsbruck, Austria. "It's the existing buildings that matter!" From the start of the 27th International Passive House Conference in Innsbruck, the Passive House The institute emphasized the importance of highly energy-efficient renovations for climate protection. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz from the IPCC also called for renovations and new builds to focus exclusively on high energy efficiency. The international…

This Earth Day, we’re going back to the basics

Posted by Ingui Architecture , April 22, 2024 - Architects, Member News

This Earth Day, we’re going back to the basics: Why do so many of our clients choose to do Passive House? What even is a Passive House? Passive Houses come with a string of benefits that separate them from traditionally constructed homes. They are well-sealed from air leakage, bugs, and dust, provide filtered, fresh air 24/7 and drastically reduced street noise, and require almost no heating, lowering energy bills and…

Governor Hochul Announces Department of Energy Approval to Fund Energy Affordability Program for Low Income New Yorkers

Posted by NYPH , April 20, 2024 - HVAC, Member News

Text by Doreen Harris, President & CEO at NYSERDA I’m thrilled to share that Governor Hochul announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved New York’s partial-scope application for the DOE’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program formula grant funding, making New York the FIRST state in the country to have secured funds under this program. This initial funding, expected to be available in early summer, will…

Climate Alliance, Europe’s largest city network, has made a bold move

Posted by Passive House Institute , April 19, 2024 - Energy, Member News

Climate Alliance, Europe's largest city network, has made a bold move in its new policy manifesto, advocating for the #PassiveHouse standard to be at the forefront of building regulations. This is a monumental step towards sustainable urban development, aligning perfectly with the goals of our #outPHit project. As cities across Europe look to lower their carbon footprints, adopting #PassiveHouse can play a pivotal role in transforming our urban landscapes into…

Decarbonizing Your Building: A Workshop to Help You Strategize & Electrify

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 19, 2024 - Events, Member News

Building energy exchange: This month: District 33 Council Member Lincoln Restler, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION INC, Building Energy Exchange, Steven Winter Associates, and Con Edison are hosting a workshop to help 1-4 unit building owners, co-op/condo board members, managers, and operators electrify their residential buildings! ⚡️ Learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps and other high-performance technologies to make your building more efficient, healthy, and safe. Speakers will…

Project – Clutch City Passive

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 12, 2024 - Member News, Projects

Post by: David Edgar I am so proud to have been involved with Jesse Hunt on this project. It was our first Passive House build. We had a great time working together and it was a great success! We are on to more builds and dedicated to building Passive only! Once you build with this level of quality you can never go back! The Passive House certification process from energy…