Articles
9/19/25
Carleton College Builds Eleven Phius Townhouses in Just Two Years
The townhouses are part of a larger effort by the Minnesota college to reduce campus emissions.
Article, Student Housing, Phius
Jay Fox
9/25/25
Design Competition Envisions More Resilient Built Environment in California
Submissions for the California Rebuilds competition are due September 30th. Qualifying designs will be featured in a catalog of high-performance homes and select winners will receive cash prizes.
Article, Resilience, Educational Campaign, Sponsored
Jay Fox
9/18/25
Opinion: Passive House Design is Key to Meeting NYC’s Climate Goals
“As the city races to retrofit its building stock and meet carbon reduction goals, Passive House offers a solution that’s not just idealistic—it’s practical and proven,” Pratt writes.
Article, Policy
Carmel Pratt
9/12/25
easyPH: PHPP Made Simpler
Developed by the Passive House Institute, easyPH maintains the accuracy of PHPP while streamlining the design and certification process, particularly for single-family homes.
Article, Energy Modeling, News, PHI
Oliver Style
9/4/25
Retrofitting Like the Future Depends on It
The team at 475.Supply has set their sights on certification through Phius and the Passive House Institute with their retrofitted HQ in Brooklyn.
Article, Phius, PHI, Retrofit
Jay Fox
8/15/25
Cascadia Component Spotlight Recap: Versatility and Value in Passive House Windows Systems
Discover the versatility and value of passive house window systems in our Cascadia Component Spotlight recap. Learn about energy-efficient solutions and sustainable window design for modern green buildings.
Article, Fenestration, Sponsored
Jay Fox
8/15/25
Susie Clemens House: Simplicity Meets Performance in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Discover how the Susie Clemens House in Southeastern Pennsylvania blends minimalist design with high-performance Passive House standards for energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainable living.
Article, Affordable Housing
Jay Fox
8/13/25
The Phius Passive Projects Design Competition is Back!
Discover details about the PHIUS Passive Projects Design Competition, its return, how to participate, and the latest trends in sustainable architecture and passive house design innovations.
Article, Phius, News
Passive House Accelerator Team
8/8/25
This Massachusetts Town Banned Gas — And Housing Boomed Anyway
Discover how a Massachusetts town’s gas ban led to a surge in housing construction. Learn about sustainable building trends, clean energy policies, and the future of eco-friendly communities.
Article, Electrification
Sarah Shemkus