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SUMMARY:More Than a Blower Door: Top Lessons Learned from Phius Raters and Verifiers
DESCRIPTION:Are you wrapping up Pre-Cert and want a better idea of what’s next? Curious on what’s really in store with Phius projects? Prepare Thyself! \n\nJoin us as we discuss the inspections\, additional certifications (yes\, it’s a bundle!)\, and testing needs required for Single Family\, Multifamily\, and Commercial Phius projects. \nParticipants will receive certification strategies for Phius and concrete examples of what to include and what to avoid in their upcoming projects. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearning Objective #1: Understanding the additional programs for phius certification: ENERGY STAR\, ZERH\, and IAP.\nLearning Objective #2: Identifying key team members required for certification.\nLearning Objective #3: Discussion of all testing and inspections\, along with helpful hints.\nLearning Objective #4: Lessons learned from a variety of phius projects.\n\nAbout the Presenters \n\nPresented by the team from Eco Achievers. \nLindsey Elton\nLindsey is certified in advanced building science and building diagnostic testing. Her company\, Eco Achievers\, helps project teams throughout the country to construct high-performance multi-family and mixed-use buildings that meet everything from NGBS to LEED\, ENERGY STAR\, EGC\, and Phius standards. Lindsey has been fortunate to work on many firsts as a Phius professional – from the first certified multi-family projects in IL\, MN\, WI\, and Chicago\, to the first commercial projects in IL. In current times\, Lindsey runs Eco Achievers’ Detroit office and is working to support the region’s advancement of high-performance market rate and affordable housing projects. Lindsey serves on the RESNET Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Passive House Alliance – Chicago. \nGraham Giovagnoli\nSince 2010\, Graham has been involved in the energy efficiency industry through multiple roles: green building rater/verifier\, residential and commercial energy auditor\, weatherization contractor and trainer\, BPI proctor\, and solar system designer. He has completed hundreds of energy audits\, performed countless energy diagnostic tests and personally certified about 100 BPI Building Analysts through the Illinois funded Urban Weatherization Initiative. He currently works on multifamily PHIUS\, NGBS and ENERGY STAR projects of every size and shape.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/more-than-a-blower-door-top-lessons-learned-from-phius-raters-and-verifiers/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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SUMMARY:The Passive Rowhouse Manual: Current Trends in Passive Rowhouse Design
DESCRIPTION:Rowhouses are a ubiquitous building type in old cities such as Philadelphia (and also Chicago)\, in part because they are space-efficient and cost effective\, with inherent energy efficiency. They also support beautiful walkable urbanism. People love them and can afford to live in them. But almost all do not perform like they could. \nRowhouses can be renovated to the most energy efficient standard – Passive House – creating fossil-fuel free\, low-carbon\, comfortable and healthy housing with great indoor air quality. \nThe presentation will describe The Passive Rowhouse Manual\, prepared by the Passive House Community of Green Building United. GBU\, founded in 2001 as Delaware Valley Green Building Council\, is a member-driven\, mission-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to foster transformative impact in our communities through green building education and advocacy. \nThe Manual addresses the many challenges and opportunities to achieve low-carbon performance in rowhouses. It is a working guide for developers\, contractors and designers to renovate a rowhouse to the most rigorous energy performance certification\, Passive House. Each of the nine chapters is focused on a topic specific to Passive House design and construction\, from determining whether Passive House is feasible for your project all the way through testing and verifying for Passive House certification. The manual examines the building science behind the techniques\, materials and products that make Passive House possible in all types of buildings\, and especially rowhouses. \nThe Manual developed from a series of demonstration projects (‘charrettes’) that GBU’s Passive House Community planned and hosted in Philadelphia during 2018 and 2019. The Passive House Community is a volunteer organization composed of engineers\, architects\, designers\, planners\, consultants\, students\, and interested persons with the common goal of making Passive House design and construction mainstream. \nAbout the Presenter\nPaul Thompson AIA\, LEED BD+C\, CPHC (Certified Passive House Consultant) is a principal at BluPath\, a Philadelphia architecture firm focusing on simple\, elegant and environmentally sensitive spaces for mission-driven clients. He is a founding member of the Passive House Community of Green Building United. He has a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah and a MArch from the University of Virginia. Paul and partner Laura Blau AIA\, CPHC\, renovated a 4-story\, 4-apartment historic Philadelphia rowhouse to EnerPHit standard\, the Passive House certification for retrofit projects.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/the-passive-rowhouse-manual-current-trends-in-passive-rowhouse-design/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
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SUMMARY:Phius Retrofit Summit Recap & Revive Program Update
DESCRIPTION:Tom Bassett-Dilley of TBDArchitects and Al Mitchell of Phius will recap the Phius Retrofit Summit and provide an update on the Phius Revive program. Tom will also present his 25-minute portion from the Summit. \nRegister to attend the Phius Retrofit Summit on Mar 21st & 23rd. \nAbout the Presenters \nTom Bassett-Dilley\nTom Bassett Dilley’s passion for architecture was kindled in high school when he found a book in the school library on Frank Lloyd Wright: those exuberant buildings harmonized with their sites were endlessly fascinating and inspiring. Shortly after he found Edward Mazria’s Passive Solar Energy Book\, whose practical techniques showed how to tune a building to climate. Tom spent a year at Taliesin West\, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture\, continuing to Ball State University for undergrad and Columbia University for graduate work. He became a Certified Passive House Consultant in 2010 to learn advanced energy modeling\, building science\, and principles of conservation exemplified by the Passive House standard. He is a founding member and past President of the Chicago Phius Alliance Chicago Chapter\, and has presented numerous times for local audiences and at national conferences. Tom is an avid guitarist\, gardener\, and painter. He lives in Oak Park with his wife and their two children\, cats\, and dog. \nAl Mitchell\nAl Mitchell joined the Phius team in July 2020 to aid in technical capacities\, ranging from research to project certification. He holds degrees in architectural engineering and architecture from Illinois Tech and Ball State University respectively.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/phius-retrofit-summit-recap-and-revive-program-update/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T170000
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SUMMARY:Prescription for Better Buildings: 2021 Phius CORE Prescriptive Path from Start to Plaque
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nThis course presents the new Phius 2021 core prescriptive path and prepares Passive House practitioners to certify their buildings with it. It covers background context\, origin of the prescriptive checklist\, provides step by step instruction and offers case study examples. \nCourse Objectives \n\nLearn about the origins of the Phius 2021 prescriptive path\nLearn how to use the prescriptive checklist\nLearn about submission requirements and process for certifying a building through the prescriptive path\nSee case study examples that demonstrate the use of the prescriptive checklist\n\nAbout the Presenter\nJohn Loercher joined the Phius certification team in 2021. He provides design review\, updates the existing Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC®) training curriculum and helps expand the advanced training offerings at Phius. Prior to joining the certification team\, John has been an active CPHC since 2016 and has certified all building types ranging from single-family and multifamily residential\, commercial\, new construction and retrofits. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant and holds a masters of architecture from Parsons the New School for Design.\nHe is currently on the advisory board of the Phius Alliance – Hudson Valley chapter and serves as the Secretary and Northeast Regional Representative for the national Phius Alliance chapter.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/prescription-for-better-buildings-2021-phius-core-prescriptive-path-from-start-to-plaque/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T163000
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SUMMARY:Evanston Green Home Tour: Mid-Construction Passive House Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Green & Phius Alliance Chicago for a mid-construction tour of a unique passive home in Evanston!\nThis modern home\, located in one of Evanston’s historic districts\, is on track to be Evanston’s first certified Passive House\, one of the most rigorous building certifications for comfortable\, energy efficient\, and resilient homes. With tight construction and a highly insulated envelope\, Passive House buildings operate on just one tenth the energy of an average home. \nArrive at 2:30 PM or 3:30PM for a tour of this mid-construction project\, lead by Homeowner\, founding CEO of the 2021 Championship Chicago Sky Women’s Professional Basketball team**\, Margaret Stender**\, and architect\, Nate Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture + Planning. \nRSVP Required on Eventbrite \nLearn more about the project:\nThe design was carefully reviewed and approved by the Evanston Preservation Commission. It had to relate to the existing neighboring homes\, which ranged from 100 to 130 years old. This was accomplished by carefully aligning the design’s various design elements\, heights and proportions to its neighbors (see the diagram of the alignment’s\, attached below). \nThe home is all-electric\, which means there is no gas line and no combustion appliances in the house. The HVAC system\, heat pump water heater\, heat pump dryer and the induction cooktop are all electric. The home has a 12.6 kW solar array\, which makes the home and electric vehicle charging ‘Net Zero Energy’ on an annual basis. A large battery backup is powered by the solar array\, providing power at night and during any power outage.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/evanston-green-home-tour-mid-construction-passive-house-project/
LOCATION:1210 Maple Ave\, Evanston IL 60202\, 1210 Maple Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064007
CREATED:20230902T020419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T022045Z
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SUMMARY:High Performance Building Tour: Academy for Global Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Join Phius Alliance Chicago and Illinois Green Alliance for a guided tour of one of the first targeted Living Building Challenge projects in the Midwest – the first phase of the Cultivate Collective Campus\, anchored by the Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC). The facility\, opening this fall\, includes AGC\, an early childhood education center\, a fresh food market and café\, an urban farm operated by Urban Growers Collective\, multiple solar arrays\, as well as a federally qualified healthcare facility operated by Esperanza Health Centers. \nAlso targeting Phius ZERO certification\, the project is designed by SMNGA Ltd. (Architect of Record)\, Farr Associates (Associate Architects) and dbHMS (MEPFP Engineers)\, among others and was constructed by General Contractor Power and Sergeant Construction (MBE Section 3). This six-acre campus will total nearly 90\,000 built square feet upon completion of this and future phases of development which are intended to include future educational\, farming and workforce development programming. \nThe facility is aiming to achieve Net-Positive Energy (105% of annual needs) and Net-Positive Water. High energy efficiency will be achieved through the pairing of highly efficient envelope design and sequencing\, energy efficient mechanical systems featuring a geothermal well field and photovoltaic panels. Net-Positive Water will use the integrated set of water collection\, conservation\, reuse and treatment strategies. The phased occupancy begins in September and will begin monitoring to prove out commissioning and verifications over the coming year as led by Bauman Consultants (CxA). \nJoin the tour to learn how the project team worked together to create a net-positive project\, learn future plans for the campus\, and also how this team is continuing to engage and positively impact the surrounding community. \nRSVP Required on Eventbrite \nWednesday\, Sep 20th \n4:30pm – 6:30pm \nDoors open at 4:30\, presentation/tours will begin around 5pm. \n$10 – Tickets Required \n4647 West 47th Street Chicago\, IL 60632 \n***This event will sell out so make sure to get your ticket early.*** \nSpeakers/Tour Guides: \n\nSarah Elizabeth Ippel\, Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School\nErin Lavin Cabonargi\, URBAN ReSOLVE\, Development Advisor\nSMNGA – Design Architect & Architect of Record\nFarr Associates – Associate Architect and SME Sustainability\ndbHMS Engineers – MEPFP Engineer and SME Sustainability\nV3 Engineers – Civil Engineer and SME Stormwater Capture & Reuse\nPower Construction – General Contractor\nBaumann Consulting – Commissioning Agent
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/high-performance-building-tour-academy-for-global-citizenship/
LOCATION:Academy for Global Citizenship\, 4647 W 47th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064007
CREATED:20231012T193116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T195731Z
UID:5270-1697562000-1697565600@passivehousechicago.org
SUMMARY:Homeowner's Perspective: Living in a Passive House (Tour of Acorn Glade)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Acorn Glade Phius Source Zero house for a project tour and homeowner’s perspective. Jen and Tom Smith will provide insights into their 6 years in this Phius certified Net Zero house\, and architect and CPHC Tom Bassett-Dilley will discuss the design concepts\, and how this house advanced best practices in design\, particularly for mechanical systems. \nSee this video for a description of the design process and a tour preview (from GreenBuilt Home Tour 2021). \nNote on parking: parking is NOT available on site for general attendees\, but the driveway can hold a few cars for those who are mobility impaired. The site is a short walk across a grassy field from Puffer School\, where there is ample parking. The house address is 4737 Puffer Road\, Downers Grove.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/homeowners-perspective-living-in-a-passive-house-tour-of-acorn-glade/
LOCATION:Acorn Glade\, 4737 Puffer Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T203000
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CREATED:20231026T030833Z
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SUMMARY:Getting to Zero Illinois Summit + Limelight 2023 (Illinois Green)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 14\, 2023 at the Old Post Office for Illinois Green’s second annual Getting to Zero Illinois Summit\, followed by the annual Limelight Gala & Emerald Awards Ceremony! \nPurchase Tickets + Learn More \nIf you are a Phius Alliance Member\, watch your email for a $20 off discount code to this event! Click here to become a member now. \nThe Summit\nJoin Illinois Green from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a half-day summit exploring the path to net zero buildings in Illinois! This event includes a catered lunch\, panel discussions and inspiring speakers\, and opportunity to network with professionals working in the net zero design space. Attendees will learn how to make the business case for net zero buildings in Illinois\, lessons learned from case studies\, and discuss opportunities to bring net zero to the front of the building industry conversation.\nThe Summit welcomes policymakers\, designers\, building owners\, systems manufacturers\, and commercial real estate professionals to share best practices and collaborate on opportunities to scale zero energy and zero carbon projects in the region.\nContinuing Education: This program is eligible for self-reporting to GBCI for 4.0 CE hours. \nSummit Agenda:\n12:00 PM Registration\, Lunch + Project Gallery\n12:30 PM Opening Remarks\n12:45 PM Retrofitting to Zero: Prairie Trails School\n1:45 PM Taking Action: Making the Pitch for Zero\n2:00 PM Architect Exchange: Campus Path to Zero\n2:30 PM Networking Break + Project Gallery\n3:00 PM Taking Action: Advancing the Workforce\n3:15 PM Building Beyond Code: Developer Panel Discussion\n4:15 PM Architect Exchange: Multifamily Path to Zero\n4:45 PM Taking Action: Building on Policy & Progress\n5:00 PM Closing Remarks + Transition to Limelight\nRead more about the Summit sessions descriptions and speakers. \nLimelight:\nJoin Illinois Green from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM to share a fun evening with members\, friends\, sponsors and many other professionals from the sustainability industry. Enjoy drinks\, hors d’oeuvres\, a grand prize raffle\, and networking.\nThe awards reception and fundraiser bring together an amazing mix of the region’s top industry leaders working in the sustainability field and is an important opportunity to recognize the latest achievements in green building design\, technology\, and innovation in Illinois. This year’s event supports Illinois mission to bring all buildings on the path to net zero in Illinois.\nLearn more about Limelight. \nPurchase Tickets + Learn More
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/getting-to-zero-illinois-summit-limelight-2023-illinois-green/
LOCATION:The Old Post Office\, 433 W Van Buren St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T210000
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SUMMARY:THE Holiday Party 2023
DESCRIPTION:THE Holiday Party of the season is back! Find all of your favorite people at ONE awesome holiday party this year. Join members and friends of the Illinois Living Future Regional Community\, Phius Alliance Chicago\, Illinois Green Alliance\, AIA Chicago COTE\, Carbon Leadership Forum – Chicago Hub\, Chicago Sustainable Construction Leaders\, Chicago Association of Realtors\, Climate Action Museum\, and the International Building Performance Simulation Association Chicago Chapter (CHIBPSA) for an evening of food\, drinks\, music and good times. \nLearn a little about each organization\, find ways to collaborate\, and learn about how to get more involved in 2024 projects and initiatives! \n**Tickets Required – RSVP HERE** \nHeavy appetizers and drinks (beer\, wine\, and soda) are included in your ticket price.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/the-holiday-party-2023/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064007
CREATED:20240109T053141Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House 101: Introduction to Passive Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nOur 2024 New Year’s Resolution is to spread our love of Passive Buildings. Learn the basics of the Phius building standard\, including Phius requirements\, tools used\, and unique construction methods. Join us to see why we feel Phius is the best building solution for reduced energy costs\, comfort\, and durability. \nWe will share the whys\, hows\, and examples of Passive House design and building in the United States. This presentation will provide a good baseline for those new to Passive House and will include the latest updates for those wanting a refresher. \nThis session is a must for architects\, builders\, real estate professionals\, those looking to buy or build\, or anyone interested in learning about the Passive House building standard. \nPresented by Phius Alliance Chicago board member Kelly Moynihan from HPZS. \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKelly Moynihan\, AIA\, NCARB\, WELL AP\, LFA\, CPHC®\, LEED Green Associate\, serves as a Principal at HPZS\, a design leader that pursues the preservation and creation of carbon-free\, equitable\, high-performance projects. Kelly is a multi-faceted architect with experience in multiple project types and scales including affordable housing\, K-12 and higher education\, historic preservation/renovation\, adaptive reuse\, and commercial interiors with an eye toward maximizing energy efficiency within building envelope assemblies and systems while creating beautiful\, healthy places for humans. \nKelly is actively involved with the AIA Chicago Board of Directors as Vice President of Membership\, Co-Chair of the AIA Chicago Committee on the Environment/2030 Commitment Knowledge Community\, Board Member of the PHIUS Alliance Chicago Chapter\, and member to both the Living Future Illinois Community and Illinois Green Alliance\, developing educational programs/events focused on decarbonizing the built environment. Most recently\, Kelly was awarded the 2023 AIA Illinois John Wellborn Root Award\, recognizing her service and leadership.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/passive-house-101-introduction-to-passive-buildings-2024/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T174500
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CREATED:20240109T053645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T035552Z
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SUMMARY:Phius Alliance Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we will be having our first annual members meeting on February 21st\, from 5:00-5:45pm! \nDetails \nDate: February 21st\, 5:00-5:45pm \nLocation: Chicago Public Library – Near North Branch \nAddress: 310 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL 60610 \nCome connect with fellow members\, learn more about what we’ve been up to and find out ways to get involved in 2024. And in case you haven’t heard\, we are currently accepting calls for nominations to join the board. If you’re interested in learning more you can check out the website or send us an email at info@passivehousechicago.org. We’ll also share more info at the meeting. \nWe will be having our monthly February meeting immediately following the annual meeting and the topic will be Lessons Learned from a Phius Rater. \nWe really hope you can make it! \n  \nRSVP Here \n  \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and update on the work we’ve been doing.\nIntroduction to the Board Committees.\nLearn ways to get more involved including joining a committee or the board.\n\nThis meeting is for paid members of the Phius Alliance Chicago Chapter. If you would like to learn more about joining our chapter\, click here. \n  \nRSVP Here
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/phius-alliance-annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Near North Branch\, 310 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T190000
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned from a Phius Rater
DESCRIPTION:An essential piece to any certified PHIUS building is an experienced Rater. And from experience comes a deep understanding of the processes\, procedures\, and potential pitfalls of delivering a Passive Building. Please join us as one such expert in energy consulting\, Juanita Ellias\, shares her perspectives\, best practices and guidance for all members of a project team to perform their best. \nLearning objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of each team member and why they need to be fully engaged for a successful project.\nDefine the overall tasks a Rater performs throughout a project.\nDifferentiate between what a Rater\, CPHC\, Architect\, and Builder are responsible for.\nIdentify the most common oversights made by project teams.\nDiscuss value of experience\, expertise\, and training necessary for PH projects and how to mitigate when one or more team members are lacking.\n\n  \nPresenter Bio:\nJuanita Ellias\, is a PHIUS+ Rater/Verifier\, and owner of Rivercity Woodworking LLC in Milwaukee\, WI. Rivercity Woodworking opened in 1998\, and in 2008 shifted the direction from restoration to energy consulting services\, becoming fully certified as a RESNET Rater in 2010. In 2013\, she started her Passive journey by being formally trained as a Rater with her first certified house 2016. \nFrom Juanita\, “I have too many degrees to think about: art (painting and sculpture); architectural history; historic preservation methods and policies; HVAC and Advanced Refrigeration and Air Condition. Most important and during the first energy crisis in 1970s my husband and I bought an old house (built 1885-1913 in stages) in Milwaukee. This became my New School and Laboratory where I had learned about the aging process in buildings\, heat loads and modeling\, materials\, reticence in the trades\, and new industries. \nThe program I entered in 2013 was PHI and over the next 10 years the PHI became PHIUS+ and I became as a result not just a Rater\, but also a Verifier for DOE and EPA programs –Energy Star\, the EPA Indoor AirPLUS\, Watersense\, and RESNET QAD. The paperwork blossomed\, the responsibilities blossomed\, and the certifications and re-certifications blossomed. Interest in building a Passive House has also blossomed. In watching a project evolve from start to finish makes sense only from the perspective spelled out in the PHIUS+Guidebook (in 3 versions from 2015\, 2018\, 2022 . . .). The complexity embedded in this document is lost to the public and often to many of the specialists working under the guidelines.”
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/lessons-learned-from-a-phius-rater/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Near North Branch\, 310 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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UID:5300-1710954000-1710957600@passivehousechicago.org
SUMMARY:Slipstream Affordable Housing Pilot Program - Focus on Energy
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nMary and Connor will discuss how Qualified Allocation Plans (QAP) and utility incentive programs can support high-performance PHIUS outcomes in affordable housing. We will share our findings from the Focus on Energy Passive Building Pathway program (Wisconsin) and ComEd Passive Building Pathway (Northern IL). \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify funding sources to support affordable multifamily passive projects\nUnderstand the process and requirements to leverage financial tools at various stages of project development\nShare best practices in team formation\, design approaches\, construction\, and quality control\nCombining competitive QAP point structures and utility incentive programs to support market adoption of high performance standards such as Phius.\n\nAbout the Presenters \nConnor Jansen (he/him)\nConnor Jansen is a technical services director at Slipstream. He has over fifteen years of experience providing leadership in the development of energy efficient and sustainable buildings. His approach focuses on engagement of stakeholders and integration of technical strategies to achieve high performance outcomes. Passionate about combining his deep knowledge of building design and utility programs\, Connor works to develop innovative processes and collaborative partnerships that advance measurable impacts in energy equality and occupant well-being. Connor’s work includes managing the delivery of utility energy efficiency programs and pilots including ComEd’s Passive Building pathway\, energy planning\, new product design\, and consultation to owners and design teams. \nMary Kuhn (she/her)\nMary Kuhn is a Program Manager at Slipstream. She has worked as an urban planner for the past twelve years focusing on equitable development with marginalized communities. At the City of Chicago\, she managed grant funds for entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas with the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF). At Wright College in Chicago\, she oversaw administration\, compliance and reporting for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant ensuring established metrics were met to increase retention and optimize workforce development outcomes across sixteen CTE Programs. Most recently\, she managed a program for the DC-based organization Open Referral that uses data standards and open source tools that make it easier to share\, find and use information about health\, human\, and social services. She believes strongly in the mission of the Affordable Housing New Construction program at Slipstream and is proud to serve as a Program Manager.
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/slipstream-affordable-housing-pilot-program-focus-on-energy/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up Passive House in Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation of the Edison Tower project which is a 32-story mass timber apartment building in downtown Milwaukee also pursing Phius Certification. This presentation will cover how the Phius principles are applied to high-rise residential. We will cover the unique challenges that aren’t present on single family or low/mid-rise residential buildings. The discussion will include perspectives from the Designer\, Developer\, and CPHC to give a well rounded overview of the project. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Load specific Phius challenges associated with high-rise residential\n2. WUFI workflow for modeling centralized heating & cooling systems that aren’t air sourced heat pumps\n3. A better understanding into hybrid mass timber structures\n4. Areas to target for carbon reduction while still pursuing Phius \nPresenters:\nScott Farbman\, CPHC and MEP\nDaniel Glaessl\, Developer\nPaul Alessandro\, Architect\nJordan Komp\, Structural Engineer
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/scaling-up-passive-house-in-milwaukee/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Passive House Alliance Meetup
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UID:5373-1750267800-1750278600@passivehousechicago.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Please join Phius Alliance Chicago and Eco Achievers for our annual Summer Solstice Soiree! Let’s toast to the new summer season\, local green building highlights\, and most importantly\, to being together. Tasty food and drinks provided! Please feel free to share this invite. \nAdditionally\, we’d like to invite you to visit Oak Park’s newest and only Multifamily Phius project: 7 Van Buren! The project is located on the corner of Van Buren & S Austin Blvd\, and a 7 min walk from the Blue Line. We recommend carpooling if you are planning to attend both the tour and soiree. Tour runs from 5-5:45pm. \n*Interested in attending either of these events? Please email roxanne@ecoachievers.com to get on the list*
URL:https://passivehousechicago.org/event/summer-solstice-soiree/
LOCATION:Maya Del Sol\, 144 S Oak Park Ave\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60302\, United States
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