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We're grateful to partner with Passive House California, including PHCA member Avril Martin, founder of The Silver Lining Interior Design. Passive House California is dedicated to promoting the awareness, understanding, and application of the Passive House standard in the state of California.

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The Passive House Network, in collaboration with Passive House California (PHCA) and supported by ROCKWOOL, is announcing a new design competition. We invite architects and designers to showcase the power of Passive House in creating sustainable, healthy, and diverse fire-resilient communities.

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Commercial #PassiveHouse financed at the best rates in the industry? It's more likely than you think. Learn more by reading our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/pas...

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Happy Earth Day! The health, safety, and sustainability of our environment has always been at the center of PHN's mission, and today, we want to highlight some recent wins. Check out our latest blog post for a few reasons to celebrate: hubs.ly/Q03jhTWW0

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Tomorrow! Join ZEB Summit on April 17th at 11AM ET/8AM PT for a high impact webinar, "Zero Emissions, Zero Excuses: What you need to know before the Shift Hits the Fan." Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d70df...

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The WA Senate just passed HB 1183, the first bill in the US to: 1 - Grant extra setback and height allowances for passive house 2 - Prohibit local req's for facade modulation and upper level setbacks for innovative construction types and affordable housing lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...

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The penguins are under attack by human activity. Let's take action and build a more just, healthy, and sustainable world. Let's stand with the penguins and build Passive House. Our Spring Certified Passive House Designer training kicks off tomorrow, April 9th. Register now! hubs.ly/Q03gq96h0

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Our Spring Certified Passive House Designer course kicks off on April 9th. Join now and be a part of the building revolution. passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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Wildfire events are becoming more and more common, but even if your building has been spared by the flames, smoke can still infiltrate your home and bring dangerous toxins with it. Learn how Passive House can help in our latest blog post: hubs.ly/Q03fkNVN0

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TOMORROW! Join us for Multifamily Passive House, a live-online course that gives an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings. Join us tomorrow, March 26th, at 3-5PM ET. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03dnkKk0

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Starting now! Come join us!

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Happy Spring! We're looking forward to brighter days, but not to the pollen that comes with it. If spring allergies have you down, make plans for Passive House. Our next CPHD cohort kicks off on April 9th. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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Our thoughts are with the people of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama who were impacted by the devastating storms, tornados, and wildfires over the weekend. We are devastated by the scenes of destruction and the reports of loss of life emerging in the aftermath.

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There is still time to join us FRIDAY at Designing for Fire Resilience! Join us to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference. 👉 ow.ly/eKi950VgTbG

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Join us on March 25th at Noon ET for PHN Presents: PHI-LEB Multifamily. Learn the ins and outs of approaching #multifamily buildings and how the PHI Low Energy Building certification can be a useful tool in optimizing performance. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/phn-presents/

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Did you know that the building industry accounts for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Change the industry with Passive House. Now enrolling for our Spring Cohort, beginning April 9th. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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I'll be talking about why I have adopted Passive House as a strategy for all my design projects #passivehouse #passivehousedesign #newyorkbuild #construction #sustainability #networking #architects #architecture @phnetwork.bsky.social @nyserda.bsky.social

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📸 Gathering photographic evidence for #PassiveHouse certification is easier with PHI's checklists! They offer a simple and extended checklist, now compatible with PHPP 10.6 in English, German, and Spanish. 🔗 Learn more: passipedia.org/plann...

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Beer, building science, AND the chance to hang out with @marcyconradnutt.bsky.social! If you're in the area, don't miss it!

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If you've been looking at the news and suppressing the urge to scream, you're not alone. In our latest blog post, Executive Director Ken Levenson shares his thoughts on how pursuing Passive House and a livable planet requires action to preserve our laws and values.

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🏡 What makes a building a Passive House? A #PassiveHouse is a building standard focused on #EnergyEfficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Scroll through the images below to discover the four key criteria a building must meet to be considered a Passive House! Find out more: passipedia.org/basics

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Christian Kienapfel, founder of PARAVANT Architects and member of Passive House California tells us how Passive House can boost fire resilience in a new article World Architecture. Read more: hubs.ly/Q038F3mf0

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We're wishing a very happy birthday to our incredible Administrative Coordinator, Holly Hinchliffe! From streamlining our internal systems to keeping track of our members to updating our website with a splash of Passive House flair, Holly helps the entire community do what we do best!

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🚫 #MythBusted: Passive House buildings don’t need thick walls! #PassiveHouse focuses on energy-efficient, well-insulated walls, with thickness depending on construction type and climate. PHPP helps designers calculate optimal U-values and wall thickness based on factors. ow.ly/piYV50V59aX

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Passive House has established itself as the building electrification standard. Learn about the why and what of PHI’s PER assessment and how you can optimize your building’s performance in our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/the...

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Another fabulous bill supported by @phnetwork.bsky.social in @WAState to remove barriers to #BuildBetter. Props to local housing legislators: @davina425.bsky.social and advocates @robharrisoncphc.bsky.social @danbertolet.bsky.social Cc. @asmchrisward.bsky.social (you’re not alone! :)

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Just testified before the Washington State Legislature in support of HB 1183, a fantastic bill that will remove barriers to Passive House. 1/ app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...

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There's a new Case Study available in our Case Study Library. Check out the Bozeman #PassiveHouse, designed by Love | Schack Architecture, along with other projects here: passivehousenetwork.org/case-studies/

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Passive House It’s Not Just for Houses! Often conjuring images of single-family suburbia, #PassiveHouse goes far beyond the neighbourhood block. Discover three versatile builds in this article by @phnetwork.bsky.social that showcase the standard's broad applicability. 👉 ow.ly/AGco50UYlHz

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Passive House goes far beyond the neighborhood block. Check out these three recent builds that show you how Passive House can apply to any building for any purpose, including a school, a hotel, and an office building. Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/Q036gbjx0

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Save the date: The 28th Int'l Passive House Conference is in Essen, Germany, on April 24-25, 2026!🎉 Workshops will precede the conference, followed by excursions on April 26. The theme is "Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency." 📣Stay tuned for the call for papers! passivehouseconference.org

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It's time to take our #energy transition into our own hands. Join us on February 19th from Noon-2PM ET for our next live-online Specialized Course, #Electrification & #Decarbonization with #PassiveHouse. Learn more and register: passivehousenetwork.org/product/elec...

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We’re excited to join the Bluesky community! Keep up with us for the latest in #PassiveHouse design, innovation, and impact. Whether you're an architect, builder, policymaker, or just curious, this is the place for you. Let’s build a better future together!

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We caught up with Jason Scheurer from Passive House California and BEST Techs Contracting for our new interview series, Across the Network. passivehousenetwork.org/across-the-n...

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We need electrify our grid, protect ourselves from global instability, and insulate ourselves from higher energy costs. With #wind and #solar on the rise, we're closer than ever before, and #PassiveHouse can help get there. Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/Q0355DHQ0 #tariffs

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No more Doomscrolling. Instead, we're building, designing, and training. Spread the word about Passive House, protect your community, and take the future of our climate into your own hands. The next CPHD cohort starts April 10th. Join us: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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Our thoughts remain with the people of Los Angeles as the area continues to reckon with the damage caused by the #wildfires. As those affected by the smoke and flames look towards rebuilding, we have gathered a selection of articles that look to #PassiveHouse as an ideal choice.

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Looking for more information on fire resilience and rebuilding with Passive House? The recording of our latest event, PHN Presents: #PassiveHouse & #FireResilience with @andrewmichler.bsky.social is now available. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyH2...

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The Passive House Network acknowledges that environmental injustice is deeply bound with racial and economic inequalities. On MLK Day, we acknowledge that we have a long way to go towards a more just and equal society. We believe that Passive House can help us get there.

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Join us for our next free online webinar, PHN Presents: Passive House & Wildfire Resilience. Learn how to build forward with featured presenters Birgitte Messerschmidt from the National Fire Protection Agency and Andrew Michler from Hyperlocal Workshop. Register here: hubs.ly/Q032WwzC0

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#buildbackbetter #passivehouse #energyefficiencyfirst we know how to do it. The experts are ready to go. Fund building better!!!

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the passive house standard is not only more resilient in the face of wildfire - but also wildfire smoke, mold & condensation, thermal discomfort, energy spikes, cold snaps, and we can even reduce overheating. it should be the baseline for all new construction. www.tiktok.com/@cbsnews/vid...

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Did you catch Johnny Rezvani and Passive House on the CBS Evening News? As communities in Los Angeles make plans to rebuild, many are looking to Passive House, which emerged as a fire smart choice for those in Colorado rebuilding from the 2021 Marshall Fire. Watch the segment: hubs.ly/Q032XSf-0

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