HUD and DOE Announce New Partnership to Decarbonize U.S. Building Sector at COP28

Posted by Kendall Rocco , December 8, 2023 - Industry News

WASHINGTON - Today, at the 28th U.N. Climate Conference (COP28), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new initiatives to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis and ensure that low- and moderate-income households and communities can benefit from a clean energy transition. These announcements include a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Energy to work together on domestic efforts to reduce carbon emissions in…

SOM Launches Whole Life Carbon Accounting:

Posted by Kendall Rocco , July 11, 2023 - Sponsor

“The greatest opportunity to work towards a more sustainable future is to invest in new climate action measures,” said Kent Jackson, SOM Design Partner. “We are proud to extend our long and proven history of working with public bodies, property owners and developers to help lead the way for a low-carbon built environment. We look forward to bringing our skills and expertise to bear on the critical issue of a reduced…

Vancouver To Be Home To World’s Tallest Passive House Building

Posted by NYPH , May 3, 2022 - Construction, News

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Canadian developer Brivia Group has selected downtown Vancouver as the location of its newest and most sustainable project yet. CURV, a 60-storey residential development between Burrard and Thurlow Streets, will be the world’s tallest passive house building – a modern, low carbon and energy efficient building that contributes to a healthier planet, mirroring the environmental ethos of the city of Vancouver. Passive House is the highest standard for energy efficiency in commercial…

New York pension leaders back calls for less fossil fuel financing

Posted by NYPH , April 12, 2022 - News

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(Reuters) -New York pension officials on Monday said they will support shareholder resolutions filed at major banks seeking quick cuts to the financing of new fossil fuel development, pushing climate issues to the fore of another springtime shareholder meeting season. Shareholders should support resolutions filed at Bank of America Corp, Goldman Sachs Group Inc and four other banks "in order to mitigate the systemic risks posed by unfettered climate change,"…

Gov. Hochul Announces Federal Funding for Homes

Posted by NYPH , April 12, 2022 - Policy

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Awards Through New York’s Weatherization Stimulus Program Will Reduce Energy Costs for Low-Income Homeowners and Renters; Advance Governor's Target of Two Million Electrified or Electrification-Ready Homes by 2030 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $34 million in federal funding awards for over 1,000 homes to become more energy-efficient and climate-friendly. Awarded through the state’s Weatherization Stimulus Program, the funding will support electrification and electrification-ready upgrades that will lower energy costs and improve health…

Biden Administration Launches Effort to Improve Ventilation and Reduce the Spread of COVID-⁠19 in Buildings

Posted by Andreas Benzing , March 21, 2022 - HVAC, News, Policy, Ventilation

FACT SHEET: Earlier this month, the Biden-Harris Administration released the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, a roadmap to move the country forward safely and continue to fight COVID-19 as Americans get back to their more normal routines.  Today the Administration is launching the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge, a key component of the President’s Plan, that calls on all building owners and operators, schools, colleges and universities, and organizations of all kinds…

Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average Book out March 29

Posted by Andreas Benzing , March 17, 2022 - Member News

Smaller homes with eco-friendly features, for people who value experiences more than stuff. The mass shift away from expensive urban living has resulted in people searching for smaller, more affordable homes. Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average includes 26 examples of small-house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). SHERI KOONES is an expert on the subject of small houses and sustainable building, having written nine previous books…

Passive House Residents Offer Insights into Buildings of the Future

Posted by NYPH , September 14, 2015 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News, Passive House Institute

Open days in November make visits to many projects around the world possible (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 10 September 2015) [caption id="attachment_5522" align="aligncenter" width="793"] Passive House Institute[/caption] Darmstadt, Germany. Low-cost, comfortable, sustainable – that's the future-proof formula for the buildings of tomorrow. During the International Passive House Days from 13 to 15 November, everyone will be able to see how this concept is already working, when several hundreds of…

Monitoring Confirms Energy Efficiency of Passive House City District

Posted by NYPH , September 1, 2015 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News, Passive House Institute, Real Estate, Technical

Press Release, Passive House Institute, 1 September 2015 Report on measurements in Heidelberg’s Bahnstadt project now available online   Passive House City District in Heidelberg, Germany (Image Credit: Passive House Institute) Darmstadt, Germany. The Passive House district of Bahnstadt in Heidelberg (Germany) has passed the test: according to a report on recent measurements, the values being strived for in relation to energy efficiency were met in full. In 2014, the…

China’s first Passive House office building now certified

Posted by NYPH , July 2, 2015 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News, Passive House Institute, Real Estate, Technical

Press Release, Passive House Institute, 2 July 2015 China’s first Passive House office building now certified Local stakeholders turning increasingly to energy efficiency Darmstadt, Germany. The Passive House concept has reached yet another milestone in the growing market of China: The countries’ first office building designed to this highly energy efficient standard has been certified in the city of Zhuozhou. The building owner and occupant is the company Hebei Xinhua…