• 2024 Annual Passive House Symposium

    Artists for Humanity EpiCenter 100 W 2nd Street, South Boston, MA, United States

    All In! Massachusetts is now “All In” on Passive House – this year’s Symposium will build on what we know, and explore how we can continue to improve and ensure […]

  • Emerging High Performance Glazing Technologies [Partner Event]

    Evolving energy standards and architectural trends put greater emphasis on glazing performance now than ever before. This course reflects on traditional glazing systems, limitations, and opportunities to dramatically improve the thermal efficiency of the building envelope through emerging technologies. Attendees will gain insight into how glazing systems affect overall wall performance and a core understanding […]

  • Foam-Free High Performance Building Enclosures

    PCA 221 Hampshire St, Cambridge, United States

    Join us for an evening hosted by Passive House Massachusetts on Tuesday, January 14th at PCA in Cambridge, MA. The event will feature a happy (half) hour social and an exciting presentation on Foam-Free High Performance Building Enclosure by John Deans of 475.  🕒 Schedule: Social: 5:30-6:00 PM Presentation: 6:00-7:00 PM Why attend? The presentation […]

  • Cracking the Code: An Update on Passive House and Codes in Massachusetts

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    We’re thrilled to invite you to our PHMass Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 11th, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the BSA Space in Boston. If you’re navigating the evolving energy codes in Massachusetts, curious about where passive house adoption stands, or want more clarity on incentives, we would love to see you there! Join Paul Ormond […]

  • Ken Levenson: Top 5 Strategies for Multifamily Success

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    Join PHMass on Tuesday, March 11th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of learning, networking, and great conversation with Ken Levenson, Executive Director of The Passive House Network. This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event: We’ll kick things off with an in-person social half hour from 5:30–6:00 PM, where you can connect with fellow architects, builders, […]

  • Passive House As An Indoor Air Quality Strategy (with Emu Passive)

    Passive House standards are widely recognized as the gold standard for building energy efficiency. However, focusing solely on energy savings overlooks one of their greatest benefits: significantly enhanced indoor air quality. This presentation delves into various indoor air quality metrics and demonstrates how Passive House standards surpass code-minimum construction in improving these factors. By combining […]

  • Passive House Multifamily Building Hurdles and Challenges

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    Kurt Lamar (Building Advisory Group) and Chris Becker (Callahan Construction Managers) will explore the challenges and lessons learned in passive house construction, sharing insights through photographs, case studies, and real-world experiences. This session is designed for both new and experienced professionals looking to deepen their understanding of best practices, proactive strategies, and common pitfalls in […]

  • Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    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 Design/Build Boot Camp

    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 […]

  • Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025

    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, […]