The Annual Passive House Symposium is the premier Massachusetts event focused on the world’s leading high-performance building standard. It brings together people from across the industry—developers, architects, consultants, engineers, builders, […]
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 […]
The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking input about user experience navigating the stretch and specialized stretch codes. They would like to hear about any challenges code users are experiencing and any suggested improvements that could be made. There will be a brief framing presentation from DOER followed by a discussion of code user […]
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 […]
The Passive House Network is now accepting submissions for their 2026 Conference. Learn more details about submission here.
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 […]
From Passive House Accelerator: Reimagine Buildings: Multifamily brings together the practitioners, owners, and researchers pushing comfortable, resilient, climate-ready housing from vision to reality. This is not a hypothetical conversation—it’s grounded […]
Following up on our last Monthly Meeting, PHMass and Millenium Partners will be offering a tour of their ground-breaking Winthrop Center project, currently the largest Passive House office building in […]
“Join climate leaders from across Massachusetts at the MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference on April 8, 2026 at Bentley University. The day features plenary speakers Senator Mike Barrett, DOER Commissioner […]
⚡ 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 […]
⚡⚡ 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 […]
Every passive building depends on continuous, balanced ventilation. It’s a critical part of all Passive House standards. But designing, installing, and balancing these systems can present challenges, especially in larger multifamily buildings with complex needs. This workshop is intended to bring together stakeholders from across the Passive House Massachusetts community to have a frank, technical, […]
Join BEC’s two-part discussion on the future of electrical infrastructure and energy demand—strategies, challenges & opportunities.
⚡⚡ This is a free, in-person event in Northampton, MA ⚡⚡ Register Here Join Passive House Massachusetts for an afternoon of professional learning and community connection. This forum is designed […]
From the Passive House Network: January 6, 2026, New York, NY – The Passive House Network is happy to announce that its next national conference will be held on June […]