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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The Centre for the Humanities (University of Oxford) has achieved #PassiveHouse certification, becoming the largest Passive House building in England, the largest university building in Europe, and home to the world’s first PH-certified concert hall! 🎊 ow.ly/B0fp50XLvcE 📸 Will South, Etude

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Learn about the Passive House Homeowner's Journey with @bpublicprefab.com on our next free online event on July 29th at Noon ET! Register here: passivehousenetwork.org/phn-presents/

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

New reporting from the New York Times reveals a troubling pattern of homes that have survived the LA Wildfires but are rendered uninhabitable because of chemicals left behind by smoke infiltration. Learn more about the the dangers and what you can do to mitigate them in our latest blog post.

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Wildfire Smoke Infiltration: A New Love Canal?

New reporting shows new dangers from wildfire smoke. Learn how Passive House can help you and your family protect your health.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Our thoughts are with the people of Kerr County, Texas, the neighboring communities on the Guadalupe River, and the first responders to the catastrophic flooding that happened over the holiday weekend. Read our full statement in our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/the...

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The Texas Floods: Thoughts & Actions

Our thoughts are with the people impacted by the Texas Floods that occurred over the weekend. It is crucial that we rebuild with resilience.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Last week, much of the country saw the first big heat wave of the year, taxing power grids and putting communities at risk. Thanks to climate change, these dangers aren't going away. That's why we need Passive House. Read more on our blog: passivehousenetwork.org/membership/p...

Power Failure? Reboot the Grid with Passive House.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We're grateful to partner with Passive House California, including PHCA member Avril Martin, founder of The Silver Lining Interior Design. Passive House California is dedicated to promoting the awareness, understanding, and application of the Passive House standard in the state of California.

The text is a quote from Avril Martin, member of Passive House California. "We want to honor the city's diverse architectural legacy while promoting fire-resistant, energy efficient rebuilding strategies that reflect the vernacular of the homes lost in the January fires. This approach not only preserves cultural identity but also sets a precedent for sustainable, community-focused reconstruction in fire-prone regions."

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The Passive House Network, in collaboration with Passive House California (PHCA) and supported by ROCKWOOL, is announcing a new design competition. We invite architects and designers to showcase the power of Passive House in creating sustainable, healthy, and diverse fire-resilient communities.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! The health, safety, and sustainability of our environment has always been at the center of PHN's mission, and today, we want to highlight some recent wins. Check out our latest blog post for a few reasons to celebrate: hubs.ly/Q03jhTWW0

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Our Thoughts on Earth Day

Here at PHN, every day is Earth Day, but we thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight some recent good news.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Tomorrow! Join ZEB Summit on April 17th at 11AM ET/8AM PT for a high impact webinar, "Zero Emissions, Zero Excuses: What you need to know before the Shift Hits the Fan." Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d70df...

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Dan Bertolet @danbertolet.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The WA Senate just passed HB 1183, the first bill in the US to: 1 - Grant extra setback and height allowances for passive house 2 - Prohibit local req's for facade modulation and upper level setbacks for innovative construction types and affordable housing lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The penguins are under attack by human activity. Let's take action and build a more just, healthy, and sustainable world. Let's stand with the penguins and build Passive House. Our Spring Certified Passive House Designer training kicks off tomorrow, April 9th. Register now! hubs.ly/Q03gq96h0

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Our Spring Certified Passive House Designer course kicks off on April 9th. Join now and be a part of the building revolution. passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Wildfire events are becoming more and more common, but even if your building has been spared by the flames, smoke can still infiltrate your home and bring dangerous toxins with it. Learn how Passive House can help in our latest blog post: hubs.ly/Q03fkNVN0

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

TOMORROW! Join us for Multifamily Passive House, a live-online course that gives an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings. Join us tomorrow, March 26th, at 3-5PM ET. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03dnkKk0

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Happy Spring! We're looking forward to brighter days, but not to the pollen that comes with it. If spring allergies have you down, make plans for Passive House. Our next CPHD cohort kicks off on April 9th. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Our thoughts are with the people of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama who were impacted by the devastating storms, tornados, and wildfires over the weekend. We are devastated by the scenes of destruction and the reports of loss of life emerging in the aftermath.

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Passive House Accelerator @phaccelerator.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

There is still time to join us FRIDAY at Designing for Fire Resilience! Join us to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference. 👉 ow.ly/eKi950VgTbG

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Designing for Fire Resilience

Join Reimagine Buildings Designing for Fire Resilience an online conference by Passive House Accelerator

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Join us on March 25th at Noon ET for PHN Presents: PHI-LEB Multifamily. Learn the ins and outs of approaching #multifamily buildings and how the PHI Low Energy Building certification can be a useful tool in optimizing performance. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/phn-presents/

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Did you know that the building industry accounts for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Change the industry with Passive House. Now enrolling for our Spring Cohort, beginning April 9th. Learn more: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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zharchitects.bsky.social @zharchitects.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I'll be talking about why I have adopted Passive House as a strategy for all my design projects #passivehouse #passivehousedesign #newyorkbuild #construction #sustainability #networking #architects #architecture @phnetwork.bsky.social @nyserda.bsky.social

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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📸 Gathering photographic evidence for #PassiveHouse certification is easier with PHI's checklists! They offer a simple and extended checklist, now compatible with PHPP 10.6 in English, German, and Spanish. 🔗 Learn more: passipedia.org/plann...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Beer, building science, AND the chance to hang out with @marcyconradnutt.bsky.social! If you're in the area, don't miss it!

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

If you've been looking at the news and suppressing the urge to scream, you're not alone. In our latest blog post, Executive Director Ken Levenson shares his thoughts on how pursuing Passive House and a livable planet requires action to preserve our laws and values.

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WTF! Toward a Livable Planet

As we work toward a livable planet, we must take action to protect the progress we have made. Executive Director Ken Levenson shares his thoughts.

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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🏡 What makes a building a Passive House? A #PassiveHouse is a building standard focused on #EnergyEfficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Scroll through the images below to discover the four key criteria a building must meet to be considered a Passive House! Find out more: passipedia.org/basics

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Christian Kienapfel, founder of PARAVANT Architects and member of Passive House California tells us how Passive House can boost fire resilience in a new article World Architecture. Read more: hubs.ly/Q038F3mf0

The text says, "It's important to note that there are no 'fireproof buildings' in existence...However, Passive House design offers distinct advantages that make it a more resilient solution in wildfire-prone areas."

The quote is by Christian Kienapfel, Founder of Paravant Architects & Passive House California Board Member. He was quoted in the article "Buildings for Safety: The Role of Passive Architecture in Enchancing Wildfire Resilience" by Palak Shah, published on World Architecture.org.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We're wishing a very happy birthday to our incredible Administrative Coordinator, Holly Hinchliffe! From streamlining our internal systems to keeping track of our members to updating our website with a splash of Passive House flair, Holly helps the entire community do what we do best!

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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🚫 #MythBusted: Passive House buildings don’t need thick walls! #PassiveHouse focuses on energy-efficient, well-insulated walls, with thickness depending on construction type and climate. PHPP helps designers calculate optimal U-values and wall thickness based on factors. ow.ly/piYV50V59aX

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Passive House has established itself as the building electrification standard. Learn about the why and what of PHI’s PER assessment and how you can optimize your building’s performance in our latest blog post: passivehousenetwork.org/featured/the...

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The Electrification Standard

Passive House is the Electrification Standard. Learn why and gain a deep dive into PER factors and energy supply & demand.

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Bronwyn Barry (she/her/they/them/it/thingumie) @passivehousebb.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Another fabulous bill supported by @phnetwork.bsky.social in @WAState to remove barriers to #BuildBetter. Props to local housing legislators: @davina425.bsky.social and advocates @robharrisoncphc.bsky.social @danbertolet.bsky.social Cc. @asmchrisward.bsky.social (you’re not alone! :)

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Rob Harrison cPHc @robharrisoncphc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Just testified before the Washington State Legislature in support of HB 1183, a fantastic bill that will remove barriers to Passive House. 1/ app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

There's a new Case Study available in our Case Study Library. Check out the Bozeman #PassiveHouse, designed by Love | Schack Architecture, along with other projects here: passivehousenetwork.org/case-studies/

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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Passive House It’s Not Just for Houses! Often conjuring images of single-family suburbia, #PassiveHouse goes far beyond the neighbourhood block. Discover three versatile builds in this article by @phnetwork.bsky.social that showcase the standard's broad applicability. 👉 ow.ly/AGco50UYlHz

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Passive House - It's Not Just for Houses

Passive House It's Not Just for Houses You might say it’s a frequently asked question, and with a name like Passive House, it’s no wonder. Often conjuring images of single-family suburbia, Passive Hou...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Passive House goes far beyond the neighborhood block. Check out these three recent builds that show you how Passive House can apply to any building for any purpose, including a school, a hotel, and an office building. Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/Q036gbjx0

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Passive House - It's Not Just for Houses

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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Save the date: The 28th Int'l Passive House Conference is in Essen, Germany, on April 24-25, 2026!🎉 Workshops will precede the conference, followed by excursions on April 26. The theme is "Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency." 📣Stay tuned for the call for papers! passivehouseconference.org

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

It's time to take our #energy transition into our own hands. Join us on February 19th from Noon-2PM ET for our next live-online Specialized Course, #Electrification & #Decarbonization with #PassiveHouse. Learn more and register: passivehousenetwork.org/product/elec...

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International Passive House Association (iPHA) @ipha.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We’re excited to join the Bluesky community! Keep up with us for the latest in #PassiveHouse design, innovation, and impact. Whether you're an architect, builder, policymaker, or just curious, this is the place for you. Let’s build a better future together!

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

We need electrify our grid, protect ourselves from global instability, and insulate ourselves from higher energy costs. With #wind and #solar on the rise, we're closer than ever before, and #PassiveHouse can help get there. Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/Q0355DHQ0 #tariffs

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

No more Doomscrolling. Instead, we're building, designing, and training. Spread the word about Passive House, protect your community, and take the future of our climate into your own hands. The next CPHD cohort starts April 10th. Join us: passivehousenetwork.org/designer-tra...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Our thoughts remain with the people of Los Angeles as the area continues to reckon with the damage caused by the #wildfires. As those affected by the smoke and flames look towards rebuilding, we have gathered a selection of articles that look to #PassiveHouse as an ideal choice.

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News Roundup: Passive House & the LA Wildfires

News Roundup: Passive House & the LA Wildfires Our thoughts remain with the people of Los Angeles as the area continues to reckon with the damage caused by the wildfires. As those affected by the smok...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Looking for more information on fire resilience and rebuilding with Passive House? The recording of our latest event, PHN Presents: #PassiveHouse & #FireResilience with @andrewmichler.bsky.social is now available. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyH2...

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PHN Presents Passive House & Fire Resilience

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The Passive House Network acknowledges that environmental injustice is deeply bound with racial and economic inequalities. On MLK Day, we acknowledge that we have a long way to go towards a more just and equal society. We believe that Passive House can help us get there.

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Designs for Justice & Equality

Designs for Justice & Equality Our Thoughts on MLK Day, 2025 On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the good that a community of like-minded individuals can do

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Join us for our next free online webinar, PHN Presents: Passive House & Wildfire Resilience. Learn how to build forward with featured presenters Birgitte Messerschmidt from the National Fire Protection Agency and Andrew Michler from Hyperlocal Workshop. Register here: hubs.ly/Q032WwzC0

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Marcy Conrad Nutt @marcyconradnutt.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

#buildbackbetter #passivehouse #energyefficiencyfirst we know how to do it. The experts are ready to go. Fund building better!!!

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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

the passive house standard is not only more resilient in the face of wildfire - but also wildfire smoke, mold & condensation, thermal discomfort, energy spikes, cold snaps, and we can even reduce overheating. it should be the baseline for all new construction. www.tiktok.com/@cbsnews/vid...

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You may have seen the viral photo of a house on a Los Angeles street, surrounded by rubble, yet somehow mostly unharmed by the raging wildfire that swept through. The architect of the house partially ...

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Did you catch Johnny Rezvani and Passive House on the CBS Evening News? As communities in Los Angeles make plans to rebuild, many are looking to Passive House, which emerged as a fire smart choice for those in Colorado rebuilding from the 2021 Marshall Fire. Watch the segment: hubs.ly/Q032XSf-0

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How a design concept may help save homes from wildfires

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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The Passive House Network @phnetwork.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

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