Passive House Accelerator

Join us on Wednesday Nov 13th at Noon Eastern for a Construction Tech featuring Alex Giblin of Go Logic! This will be an informative event focused on the obstacles and opportunities in implementing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) in the construction industry. As the adoption of DfMA gains momentum, several challenges persist—particularly around the fragmentation of data formats, limited interoperability between software platforms, and the critical need for better collaboration among stakeholders. This talk will address these hurdles and explore how innovative approaches, like leveraging Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), can help streamline processes and pave the way for a more cohesive, collaborative construction environment. Learn more here 👉 https://ow.ly/YbTI50U2oak

Next Thursday join Mike Cairns from Innotech Windows + Doors for a deep dive about the performance differences between dual and triple-pane windows – and discusses why a third piece of glass may not be the ideal measure of performance for your project. WARNING: Things will get geeky. Learn more here 👉 https://ow.ly/Y3jL50U2mal

TODAY! Join us at 9am PT / 12pm ET for our November Project of the Month: Scaling Passive Homes with Microfactories 🏡 dive into innovative prefab solutions with Ankur Podder of Reframe Systems and explore the Dorothy Road ADU Project. Join us 👉👉👉 https://ow.ly/IL0850TYf7P

We’re very excited to announce that Ettinger Engineering Associates is the latest firm to become an Accelerator Partner. 👇👇 Learn more about Ettinger Engineering Associates 👇👇 https://ow.ly/kxC050U0AQZ

How can you ensure your Passive House projects meet the highest standards for durability and energy efficiency? Partel CEO & Founder Hugh W. hosted an insightful Component Spotlight featuring five of Partel’s high-performance products designed to create low-energy, airtight, and weather-resistant buildings. Watch the full Component Spotlight on Youtube! https://lnkd.in/e8Um3h5E

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Joanna Lockhart of Tetra Tech Europe. As the Associate Director of Architecture, Joanna leads a specialized team focused on net zero, whole-life carbon, and circular building approaches. She shares her experience in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings for the UK’s Ministry of Defense, navigating complex carbon targets, and leveraging circular economy principles. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/USEh50U0w7N

LAMILUX and 475 High Performance Building Supply are proud to introduce the MS78 Modular Glass Skylight—offering unmatched performance, design freedom, and easy installation. You can watch our full component spotlight with LAMILUX Here: https://ow.ly/vhx750TZtH1

The Washington Post covers the Passive House boom, with quotes from the Accelerator's Michael Ingui and Zack Semke. 👉👉 https://ow.ly/2uMx50TZmQY

We follow the first phase of the retrofit, which focuses primarily on improving the enclosure of the more than 100-year-old home with high-performance components and a Larsen truss system. Read the full article here 👉👉 https://ow.ly/FimL50TXZIM

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Getting to Zero Forum is now accepting presentation proposals! Join New Buildings Institute from April 22-24, 2025, at the Westin Bonaventure in Downtown Los Angeles, CA, to tackle the urgent need for decarbonization in the built environment. As the impacts of climate change intensify, the time to act is now. This is your chance to share your insights, connect with industry leaders, and help shape the future of zero emissions buildings! Review the Call for Proposals Guide and submit by December 9. Call for Proposals Guide: https://ow.ly/5y5A50TYc4Q Questions? Contact NBI at gettingtozeroforum@newbuildings.org.