Passive House Accelerator

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Boston Conference and Trade Show (March 20-21) is a chance to join an inspiring community of over 1,000 practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, design, and energy efficiency. For their 50th anniversary, they are planning two exciting days of in-depth accredited sessions and cross-disciplinary learning, all centered on the theme of "Building the Movement." Learn more and register at: nesea.org/bebos25 #BEBOS25

Join us and ROCKWOOL North America TODAY ( 9am PT / 12pm ET) for Mastering Modern EIFS with Stone Wool Insulation – Tested and Compliant Solutions that Elevate Performance of your Exterior Passive House Wall Participants will come away with tangible solutions, insight into proper detailing and installation, and an improved understanding of the performance benefits including fire, acoustics, sustainability, and durability, among others of stone wool EIFS assemblies. See you there! 👉👉 https://ow.ly/geBm50UQhWw

We’ve had a last-minute change of plans, and we’re excited to announce that Sean Armstrong will be joining us for a follow-up to last month's 101 session with a deeper dive into electrification in our Electrification 201 presentation. Electrification 201 picks up where Sean left off with 101, going deeper into case studies, problem-solving, and a comparison of costs for different heat pumps. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on the concepts covered last month and take your understanding of electrification to the next level! 👉👉 https://ow.ly/MR2B50UU07x

TODAY 101 Series: Airtightness featuring Kevin Brennan ! Kevin will break down the practical steps involved in achieving airtightness, from design strategies to on-site techniques using membranes, tapes, and sealants. Plus, get insights into how blower door tests verify airtightness and overall construction quality. This free presentation will take place on Today, February 5th at 9am PT / 12pm ET and will be followed by a lively Q+A session. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage with the PHA community. See you there! 👉👉 https://ow.ly/Agx050UQihG

We’d like to welcome our latest Accelerator Partner, Buck Moorhead Architect (BMA)! Founded in 1984 by Principal Buck Moorhead, BMA is a full-service architectural firm based in New York City that specializes in high-performance, low-energy, and carbon neutral design. Moorhead has personally been active in the efficiency and decarbonization movements for even longer (visiting and researching solar communities along the West Coast back in the 1970s), and the firm has been an early adopter and champion of Passive House building standards. Learn more about BMA 👉👉 https://ow.ly/E7LL50USqoy Accelerator Partners are Passive House practitioners who share our commitment to building better, building cleaner, and sharing knowledge about Passive House methodologies with wider audiences. They allow us to reach new builders, developers, architects, and policymakers who want the benefits associated with Passive House construction (lower energy bills, a continuous supply of filtered air, more durable construction, and happier occupants!), but have yet to learn that there are passive design principles and established, performance-based building standards that can provide them. If you want to learn how to become an Accelerator Partner, please email info@passivehouseaccelerator.com to see how you can help us accelerate the wider adoption of passive design and construction!

Our last PHA Live focused on NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Early Design Support Research by PCA into affordability and building electrification. The discussion frames the challenges and opportunities of multi-family affordable electrification while providing an overview of cost reduction strategies with an emphasis on geothermal. You can watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/e3nE2TXH (https://lnkd.in/e3nE2TXH)

The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the "Haus der Technik" in Essen (Germany) on 24 and 25 April 2026. Passive House Institute Under the motto "Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency," the conference will again bring together innovative experts from all over the world to jointly work towards our common goal of a more sustainable and climate-friendly construction sector. You can look forward to high-quality lectures, exciting building tours, a comprehensive exhibition, and many interactive workshops! Learn more here: https://ow.ly/uKOQ50USnBo

Join Dan Whitmore tomorrow for Technical Tuesday—an exciting Ask Me Anything session on the Reimagine Buildings Collective! Discover more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective here: https://lnkd.in/gf3_Af_h

Join ROCKWOOL North America for Mastering Modern EIFS with Stone Wool Insulation – Tested and Compliant Solutions that Elevate Performance of your Exterior Passive House Wall During this course, you will learn how the latest energy codes in residential and commercial construction, along with other regulatory requirements can be achieved using non combustible insulation. The information outlined will include the performance of modern EIFS with drainage systems, and the properties of stone wool that makes the insulation a suitable substrate for the lamina. This free presentation will take place on Thursday, February 6th at 9am PT / 12pm ET and will be followed by a lively Q+A session. See you there! 👉👉 https://ow.ly/jurj50UQhJv

Passive House builder and educator Daniel Levy's duplex in Hillsdale, NY, uses some high-performance materials that are relatively uncommon in the U.S., including autoclaved aerated concrete, specialized stucco, and more. Read the article here: https://ow.ly/FWnH50UR7SJ