⚡⚡ This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event ⚡⚡ See below for Zoom link ⚡⚡ As part of our “All-in!” theme for 2025, we explore whether all spaces should indeed be “all-in” the passive building enclosure! Multifamily Passive House projects come with unique challenges that can trip up even experienced teams. In the presentation “Inside vs Outside”, experienced passive house consultant John […]
Join PHMass on Tuesday, September 9th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of learning, networking, and great conversation with PHMass’ own Beth Campbell. Beth is an experienced Passive House builder and educator, and has spent the last six months interviewing 40 practitioners involved with more than 20 certified Passive House multifamily projects in Massachusetts. She’ll share the most critical lessons learned and identify professional educational gaps, as well as the educational strategies PHMass will be using to help teams succeed.
Join RDH Building Science’s David Stanton (Senior Engineer) and John Mann (CPHC, Phius Verifier, HERS Rater) as they present the essentials of airtightness testing—what it is, why it matters, and how to succeed. Massachusetts’ updated energy code and passive building verification requirements mandate whole building airtightness testing. For multifamily projects, these tests can prove complex. […]
Register Here Join PHMass on Tuesday, January 13th from 5:30–7:30 PM for a free evening of learning, networking, and great conversation! Did you know that the tallest building in Boston’s […]
Electrifying domestic hot water (DHW) in multifamily buildings is a tough nut to crack—and one of the most critical challenges on the path to low- and zero-carbon buildings. Join James Petersen, P.E., Founder & Principal at Petersen Engineering and President of the PHMass Board to explore the current landscape of electric DHW solutions for large […]
High-performance sustainable design is entirely doable on an affordable budget, and the team behind the Norwell Street infill project in Dorchester—developed as part of the City’s Welcome Home Boston initiative—is […]
⚡ This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event ⚡ Note: Location TBD, please check back here closer to the event. The landscape of K-12 design in Massachusetts is shifting toward Passive House. Driven by the updated MA Stretch Code, a new generation of schools is emerging—schools that aren’t just energy efficient, but are healthier, quieter, […]
⚡⚡ This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event ⚡⚡ Airtight construction is a hallmark of high performance construction, but requires a comprehensive ventilation system as the foundation of good indoor air quality. Join Dr. Iain Walker, ASHRAE Fellow and staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, for an expert breakdown of how we measure what matters. This session moves beyond the basics […]