The International Passive House Association (iPHA) was founded in 2010 to support the growing global Passive House community, disseminate information on the Passive House Standard, and foster a greater public understanding of its significance. iPHA partners with independent Passive House organisations called ‘Affiliates’ all over the world. Over the years, iPHA has seen the number of affiliates and members grow to a massive number of 6500+ members and now welcomed to the network a new affiliate, Passive House Bulgaria, bringing the total number to 22. This series of interviews highlights iPHA Affiliates and their local activities and developments.
Passive House Bulgaria was established in 2011 in partnership with the Passive House Institute to advance the Passive House concept in Bulgaria. The organisation is dedicated to providing training, showcasing built examples, sharing expertise, and managing certifications.
Founded by Svetlin Dobrevski, an Accredited Passive House Trainer since its inception and a Certifier since 2017, the team also includes his son Anton Dobrevski, who became a Passive House Consultant in 2014 and a Trainer in 2018, contributing significantly to the organisation’s efforts.
Photo: Passive House Bulgaria
Activities
Passive House Bulgaria has educated over 300 architects and industry professionals on the Passive House standard, helping to shape the future of energy-efficient buildings in the country. The organisation proudly designed the first certified Passive House building in Sofia and is currently working on dozens of certifications across Bulgaria.
The core activities of Passive House Bulgaria include:
• Delivering comprehensive Passive House training programs.
• Offering expert consultation services to guide energy-efficient building design.
• Certifying Passive House projects to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Promoting sustainable construction practices through workshops, conference attendances and public outreach
• Showcasing the built example on Passive House Open Days
• Translation and local distribution of Passive House software
Photo: Passive House Bulgaria
Photo: Passive House Bulgaria
Future
Passive House Bulgaria is actively broadening its team to support the increasing demand for energy-efficient construction, furthering the adoption of the Passive House standard throughout the country. The organization’s future goals are to enhance its network of Passive House professionals, establish stronger partnerships with local universities and organizations, and increase its media presence to drive broader awareness and adoption of Passive House standards. These efforts aim to solidify Passive House principles as the leading framework for energy-efficient building in Bulgaria, influencing national building codes and sustainable construction practices.
Connect with Passive House Bulgaria
Keep yourself up to date with the activities of Passive House Bulgaria on their social media platforms:
We are enthusiastic about Passive House Bulgaria joining the international affiliate network and look forward to a great collaboration. We encourage you to read more about the Bulgarian organisation and its activities on its website. Are you enjoying this Meet the iPHA Affiliates series? If so, check out the previous interviews on our blog and read about other affiliates!
Carl supports our international communication activities and is the point of contact for administrative enquiries.