Passive House Week In Preview: May 24

Read on for a selection of Passive House happenings, deadlines, and developments to put on your radar this week. Do you have Passive House news that we should share in a future edition? Email us at: [email protected].

1. TUE: Cooling in Passive House with Daniel Kress

Tuesday (May 25) Daniel Kress, founder of Australia-based Smart Plus Academy, will join the Construction Tech crew for Episode 25. The hotter South Pacific climate presents unique challenges for Passive House practitioners. Daniel will dive into the tech of cooling in Passive House, including exploring how HRVs can be used to cool. Learn more.

2. WED: Owl Woods Passive House, Talina Edwards

Wednesday (May 26) Talina Edwards will present the award-winning Owl Woods Passive House project at the Global Passive House Happy Hour. Located in Trentham, Australia, Owl Woods is designed to withstand weather conditions from ice and snow to temperatures that top 100°F (40°C). Talina's pioneering Passive House work combines building-science and biophilic design. Learn more.

3. NOW LIVE: Episode 40 of the Passive House Podcast

Guest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with architect Petra Wörner, managing partner of wörner traxler richter, about heading up the design of the world’s first hospital targeting the international Passive House standard. Listen here.

4. Save the Date: Spring Conferences & Summits

Energy Efficiency Finance Forum by ACEEE (May 25-26)
Want to know how financing can drive a clean energy future? Join the 13th Energy Efficiency Finance Forum (EEFF) to explore the vital role that financing will play in cutting-edge initiatives and major opportunities to finance projects that save energy, reduce costs, and create jobs. Register here.

Passive House For All: North American Passive House Network (June 10–11)
This hybrid (in-person + virtual) conference will center around the accessibility of Passive House. Attendees can expect the usual programming such as specialized technical, process, and policy of Passive House with a specific emphasis on environmental, health, and social crises. Register here. P.S. more affordable rates are available for students this year!

Passive House Open Days 2021 (June 25-27)
Are you enthusiastic about the Passive House concept and its advantages? Then take part in the Open Days and motivate others to join the movement by sharing your knowledge and experiences! Learn more.