Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes
RODE Architects encountered surprises and challenges while designing the three single-family homes—all of which sold before they were finished
Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The fully accessible 51-unit apartment building will feature smart home technologies and follow Passive House and Universal Design principles
PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas
Hosted by Phius, the conference brings together architecture, building, manufacturing, and energy experts and enthusiasts to address the next frontier of passive building strategies and weather-resilient homes
Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits
California-based Dvele delivers high-performance, healthy homes resilient to fire and extreme weather conditions
Robots and Prefabs and Printing, Oh My!
Mighty Buildings utilizes automation, ultraviolet light, and more innovations to 3D-print its prefabricated homes. What else do they do differently?
Robots and Prefabs and Printing, Oh My!
Mighty Buildings utilizes automation, ultraviolet light, and more innovations to 3D-print its prefabricated homes. What else do they do differently?
How to Make Any Home a Passive House
The Passive House Standard can be hard to achieve with existing buildings. EnerPHit provides multiple solutions for certifying retrofits with Passive House components.
A 2022 Update on Passive House Standards
Phius (Passive House Institute US) has updated its Passive House certification standards for 2021 onward—with net zero as the goal.
Utopia’s Passive House Resource Guide
Passive House design is energy-efficient, but may require a bit of extra planning. Here are nine resources to ensure you’re in the right hands when implementing Passive House principles in your own project.
Carbon-Neutral Community of Passive Homes Coming to New York
The Catskill Project aims to deliver 90 acres of single family homes in “one of the most energy efficient residential developments in the Greater New York Area,” according to project leaders.
Ann Arbor Passive House Achieves HERS of 14
Ann Arbor new build meets PHIUS+ requirements and provides year-round comfort.
Multifamily Housing Meets Passive House Design
A New York firm shows that large-scale housing developments can be both sustainable and affordable.
Why Every Builder Should Study Passive House Design
Passive house design delivers energy efficiency by eschewing leaky houses and embracing airtight envelopes.
