The 2013 Pioneer Award went to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) where scientists carried out ground breaking work on a zero-energy building. The building was constructed on campus in…
A common misconception is that the Passive House Standard only applies to family homes. In fact, the standard can be achieved for all kinds of buildings including office, retail, recreational…
In 2012, Dr. Bernd Steinmüller, together with the other members of the project team responsible for the systematic study of energy-efficient buildings (namely Dr. Horst Hörster, Dr. Günther Bergmann, Dr.…
The news that the 23rd International Passive House Conference is to be held in Gaobeidian, China was met with enthusiastic applause at the conclusion of last year’s conference in Munich.…
Author: Brett A. Hill Since its foundation New York has always been a beacon to the world and as the city has developed over the centuries it has become one…
Look forward to two days of inspiring lectures, workshops, an accompanying exhibition and extensive networking opportunities! All this in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany!
The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is the most effective way to plan and design energy efficient buildings and retrofits. The energy balance and planning tool is easy to use and…
After an intense planning phase, the first Passive Houses from the LAIF Component are finally under construction and last April, the team of the Consortium GOPA-PHI and SHF went to visit the construction sites.