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Passive House 101: Introduction to Passive Buildings

January 15, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Free

Our 2020 New Year’s Resolution is to spread our love of Passive Buildings. Please share this great opportunity to learn the basics of Passive House certification with your friends, colleagues, and network, And we hope to see you there as well.

James Ortega, and Tony Holub will share the Whys, Hows, and Examples of Passive House design and building in the US. Their presentation will provide a good baseline for those new to PH, and will include the latest updates for those wanting a refresher.

Agenda

5:30 – Networking
6:00 – Introduction to Passive House
7:00 – Q & A

7:30 – Social hour at the Bottom Lounge

James P. S. Ortega, RA PHIUS Certification Manager
James Ortega joined PHIUS in February of 2015 as a member of the Certification team, where he provides design review and energy modeling services to evaluate project qualifications for PHIUS+ Certification. Ortega works closely with the submitting CPHC to provide feedback on questions pertaining to energy modeling and building plans. He also provides consulting services on static and dynamic energy modeling in WUFI Passive and THERM, and spearheads energy modeling deliverables on feasibility studies for projects interested in pursuing PHIUS+ Certification.
Ortega holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, and is a licensed architect in the state of Illinois.

Tony Holub – PHA-C Board President, HOK Senior Architect
Tony is a Senior Architect with HOK in Chicago. His work has focused extensively on sustainable design, LEED certification, Passive House, and Net Zero Energy initiatives. He is currently the chair of Passive House Alliance Chicago and is an involved member of Illinois Green Alliance. Tony is a Certified Passive House Consultant, registered architect and LEED AP. He has work on several Net Zero Energy and Passive House projects.

Details

Date:
January 15, 2020
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.meetup.com/Passive-House-Alliance-Chicago/events/pwlgpnybccbtb/

Organizer

Phius Alliance Chicago
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Venue

Skender Construction
1330 W. Fulton St. Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607 United States
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Phone
415-862-8500
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