The Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment in Boston stands as a pioneering example of large-scale passive house implementation, aiming to deliver 2,699 mixed-rate housing units across 15 buildings. This panel discussion and presentation spotlights the all-star Bunker Hill team, including representatives from Stantec, RDH Building Science, Leggat McCall Properties, and Suffolk Construction. This is a hybrid […]
Emu Passive is organizing a Passive House hands-on workshop in Boston, May 19-23. The unique Passive Design/Build™ format is designed to unite local professionals and bridge the gap between design and construction in high-performance projects. Participants will engage in an in-depth building science course that covers all aspects of Passive House and best practices for high performance (you […]
Passive isn’t just for houses The Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025 is a two-day virtual event that will showcase a sampling of Phius Certified non-residential projects and explore all the Phius non-residential certification program has to offer. Taking place May 20-21, this summit will feature a range of non-residential buildings that have successfully achieved Phius certification, […]
Join us for a Passive House get together, meet like-minded people, and expand your professional circle. Network, talk shop about Passive House and building science, and have fun! This is a joint event of Emu Passive and Passive House Massachusetts. Register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1lWy2MUwxQtKOPCTQEnHCaQ1yt00
The Phius CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Prerequisites: The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Learning Objectives (4): High performance building enclosure systems with an […]
⚡⚡ 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 […]
This is a partner event hosted by the Reimagine Buildings Collective. Reimagine Buildings 25 is more than just theory—it’s about real-world impact. We’re bringing together the best of the best from the world of building decarbonization and resilience. Expect practical solutions, expert-led discussions, and a community of change-makers driven to take action. You’ll leave with […]
Passive House Network is holding its live-online Specialized Course, designPH Training, on June 25th at Noon-3PM ET. This course is a practical guide on using designPH to translate a 3D architectural model into an actionable energy model. Attendees will earn 3 AIA & 3 PHI CEUs.
The Passive House Network’s Summer Certified Passive House Designer Training will kick off on July 1st. Those who enroll can earn 35 AIA LU/HSW credits upon course completion. There are also lots of Financial Incentives that can support this training for those who qualify.
The BE+ Building Tech Forum is back! Keep your finger on the pulse of industry transformation and connect with 250+ leading architects, engineers, building owners, operators, contractors, manufacturers, utility reps, sustainability consultants, investors, lenders, and more. Featuring 45 x 5-minute lightning talks on building technologies, products, materials, and approaches that push the envelope for sustainability […]
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.
Rising energy costs, tenant demands, and decarbonization targets are reshaping the real estate landscape. Owners and operators are under pressure to cut costs, improve efficiency, and future-proof assets — while technology providers, utilities, and financiers are racing to deliver solutions that can scale. Session 1: Money Matters & the Capital RE-Stack How do incentives, financing […]
Marc Rosenbaum, P.E. has studied how to make great buildings for over forty-five years. Much of his recent work has been on Zero Net Energy Buildings, Decarbonization/Electrification, Deep Energy Retrofits, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House. His work has been recognized nationally by ASHRAE, AIA, EEBA, and NESEA, but they didn’t see all the mistakes […]