Enclosure in Detail
Event Description Passive House is an enclosure-first approach that empowers architectural design to drive comfort, resilience, health, and efficiency outcomes. The Passive House enclosure is fundamental to overall building performance […]
Mechanical Systems in Detail
Event Description This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of […]
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
Event Description Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a […]
Zero Emissions Multifamily Passive House
This course is an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings that teams want to build, and families want to live in. Learning […]
Building Electrification, Passive House PER & California
This 2-hour introduction to Passive House reinforces knowledge of basic principles and methodology while taking a deeper look at how Passive House design considers the California electrical grid, renewables, and […]
Introduction to Passive House Trades
PHN’s Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insulation and new, innovative […]
Beyond Energy: Using Passive House Standards To Boost Resilience Of California’s Built Environment
The State of California has ambitious goals to decarbonize its economy in the near future. However, when it comes to building efficiency, even the latest version of Title 24 focuses […]
Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
The Passive House Institute developed EnerPHit certification standards to accommodate the realities of existing old buildings, where foundations, party lines, historic preservation, cost, and other factors make a typical Passive […]
Integrating Passive House Standards with CalGreen for Multifamily Buildings – Across California’s Climate Zones
Passive House is the most cost-effective and reliable method to achieve Zero Energy. The standard has been successfully delivered in every climate zone. Using Passive House building science ensures we […]
Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
The Passive House Institute developed EnerPHit certification standards to accommodate the realities of existing old buildings, where foundations, party lines, historic preservation, cost, and other factors make a typical Passive […]