Passive House Certification is now required for all multifamily buildings over 12,000 square feet in approximately 40 cities and towns across Massachusetts. These communities have opted into the state’s new Specialized Energy Code, drastically enhancing building design and construction in accordance with the Passive House standard. In this hybrid session (live & virtual options available), […]
The next Buildings Action Coalition Learning webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 13 at 11am. Kara Haggerty Wilson of Onion Flats in Massachusetts will present work she has been doing on Sustainable Transformations: Deep Energy Exterior Retrofits. Onion Flats is working on retrofitting multifamily buildings and their work is directly linked to a range of important initiatives in Massachusetts, including subsidy programs. Kara will explore the larger context of deep energy exterior retrofits in large buildings, highlight some of her ongoing work, and discuss the special financial challenges of retrofits.
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 successful outcomes. Sessions will include: Analysis of the performance and operations of local passive house projects. Debate around the opportunities, challenges, and recent developments related […]