PHMass Monthly Series: Perspectives on the Passive House Process
Passive House Certification is now required for all multifamily buildings over 12,000 square feet in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Worcester and many other communities that have opted in to the state’s new Specialized Energy Code.
In this special series, panels of experienced Passive House professionals representing selected project roles will share lessons learned, address challenges and solutions, and answerer your questions.
Next Session: November 12th
WHAT IS PASSIVE HOUSE?
Passive House is third party building verification program with two options for certification (PHIUS and PHI). These certification standards set energy performance and envelope air-tightness requirements that drastically reduce energy demand and provide a platform for net-zero.
Passive House’s can be any building and any size – a home, office, or school, a large multifamily building or mixed-use commercial development. With the right approach and collaborative team, Passive House can be done anywhere.
