In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Zack Semke sits down with Sara Bayer, Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability at Magnusson Architecture and Planning. They delve into Sara's personal journey to Passive House and discuss the critical role that architects play in designing energy-efficient, healthy, and sustainable spaces. They also take a closer look at Magnusson Architecture and Planning's recent award-winning projects through the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence program, as well as two upcoming senior living projects with ambitious sustainability goals.
Reimagine Buildings YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ReimagineBuildings  
Upcoming Passive House Events:  
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-may-1st-2023  
Articles co-authored by Sara Bayer examining Embodied and Operational Carbon:  
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/a-delicate-balance-weighing-embodied-vs-operational-carbon  
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/a-delicate-balance-weighing-embodied-vs-operational-carbon-part-two  
Sara's presentation about the Rheingold Senior Residence Balanced Passive House:  
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos/rheingold-senior-residence-balanced-passive-house  
Sara's presentation about Cooper Park Commons:  
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos/urban-passive-house-episode-2-cooper-park-commons 
NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Awards: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos/buildings-of-excellence-round-3-awards-ceremony-by-nyserda