Passive House 101: Introduction to Passive Buildings

Online - Zoom

Our 2023 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. We will share the whys,...

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More Than a Blower Door: Top Lessons Learned from Phius Raters and Verifiers

Online - Zoom

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! Join 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. Participants will receive certification strategies for...

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The Passive Rowhouse Manual: Current Trends in Passive Rowhouse Design

Online - Zoom

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. Rowhouses can...

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Phius Retrofit Summit Recap & Revive Program Update

Online - Zoom

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. Register to attend the Phius Retrofit Summit on Mar 21st & 23rd. About the Presenters Tom Bassett-Dilley Tom Bassett Dilley’s passion for architecture was kindled in...

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Prescription for Better Buildings: 2021 Phius CORE Prescriptive Path from Start to Plaque

Online - Zoom

Details This 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. Course Objectives Learn about the origins of the Phius 2021 prescriptive path Learn how...

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