Author Archives: Passive House Alliance Chicago

Passive House 101: Introduction to Passive Buildings 2023

Learn the basics of the Phius building standard, including passive house requirements, tools used, and...

Ryerson Woods Educational Center: Nature, Place, Craft, Passive House

Nestled adjacent to the flatwoods along the Des Plaines River, the Ryerson Woods Education Center...

Embodied Carbon: Moving Towards Zero Embodied & Operational Carbon

In this presentation we will review the current approach to embodied carbon quantification at HOK...

Multifamily Phius Source Zero with Tom Bassett-Dilley & Scott Farbman

Tom Bassett-Dilley and Scott Farbman describe architectural, mechanical, and PV design considerations for a 44-unit...

Techny Prairie Activity Center: An Exercise in Commercial Phius Certification with Lois Vitt Sale

Join us as we take a deep dive into commercial Phius certification with Lois Vitt...