AIANY: PHPP should be an approved energy modeling software

Posted by NYPH , August 26, 2020 - Uncategorized

The American Institute of Architects New York (AIANY) is writing in support of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). PHPP should be an approved energy modeling software package by New York State for demonstrating compliance with the New York State Energy Code. It would serve as an optional compliance path for both commercial and residential buildings, granting more choices to architects, engineers, and buildings owners. PHPP v.9.6 has been independently…

Ventilation | 03_What is `in the Box?

Posted by NYPH , July 29, 2020 - Uncategorized

 Barry Stephens | Ventacity Systems | barry@ventacity.com | Transcript [divider] [table id=36/] [divider] Learning Objectives: [divider] Attendees will learn about the different heat exchangers used in HRVs and ERVs, and what the difference mean. Attendees will learn about testing procedures for H/ERVs, and what makes them "efficient". Attendees will learn about why Passive House certification matters, and the impact on building energy modeling of conflicting testing protocols. Attendees will…

Using SketchUp to manage room data for Passive House Modeling

Posted by NYPH , July 22, 2020 - Uncategorized

[hr] Join our training | DesignPH 2.0 a Powerful Tool > [hr] One major hurdle for any building design project is how to manage the enormous amount of data about the building, and how to keep that data updated and error-free throughout both the design and assembly phases. When we consult on Certified Passive House projects this data management can be particularly difficult due to both the huge quantity of…

Revolution? | Happy 4th of July

Posted by NYPH , July 4, 2020 - Uncategorized

While doing the dishes, I’ve been enjoying the podcast Revolutions - the English Civil Wars, the American Revolution, the French Revolution - and my mind wanders, thinking of our exploding environmental, health, and social crises, wondering what sort of revolution(s) it will take to fix our dire course. I drift further, thinking about how our Passive House efforts fit...and my mind wanders on to architecture, architectural expression, architectural capabilities...architectural revolutions.…

“Hygiene ventilation” and the case for Green Stimulus

Posted by NYPH , June 29, 2020 - Uncategorized

As society plans its transition out of the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response and into a new era of social distanced, post-quarantine life, the gradual re-inhabitation of existing buildings will necessitate that many aspects of daily life be re-examined, both in terms of social custom and functional layout.  Read More >

New York Passive House celebrates 10 years

Posted by NYPH , June 28, 2020 - Industry News, Uncategorized

We incorported New York Passive House Inc. on June 28th 2010. The origiginal Article I: ARTICLE I OFFICES & PURPOSE 2. The purpose of NYPH shall be to:  Promote the Passive House building energy standard through public outreach, education, support of industry professionals and advocacy. Provide Marketing opportunities for NYPH membership, and support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. Offer a platform for knowledge transfer within the…