BE+ Tech Forum
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
PHMass is a program partner for this year’s Climate Beacon 2025 Conference. You can find more information about this event at https://www.climatebeacon.org/2025-conference. PHMass will be joining the tour of the […]
Join Emu Passive for a free webinar on Passive House Retrofits as a healthier pathway to the electrification of the existing building stock, in collaboration with Passive House Massachusetts. Electrifying existing buildings is a crucial step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels, but it introduces certain challenges. These include the risk of diminished resilience in […]
Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at our annual Green Building Showcase. Join them for a night of […]
Join Architect, Leigh Overland, and BuildGreenCT this November for an exclusive tour of the Overland Residence, a Passive House-inspired home in Fairfield, Connecticut that exemplifies sustainable building for future generations. […]
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. […]
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, verifiers, certifiers, raters, policymakers, and more—for a intense day of learning and networking. Anyone and everyone interested in the success of Passive House in the […]
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 […]
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 […]