Canada is facing an affordable housing crisis, global economic uncertainty, strained trading relations with the United States, rising material costs and intense pressure to deliver homes faster. In that context,… Read more »
CEO Letter – June 2026: Building Evidence
Two weeks ago, we held our 8th Passive House Canada Conference in Richmond, BC. With hundreds attending both in person and virtually, we celebrated, presented, challenged, and inspired a community… Read more »
Aggressive House: How Passive House upended performance, code, and supply chains these past ten years
From single-family homes to high-rises and mass timber, RDH’s Sherman Wai traces Passive House’s rise into mainstream construction Over the past decade, Passive House moved from single-family homes to complex,… Read more »
CEO Letter – March 2026: Another Reason to Build Better
When better building performance seems obvious to you, remember that this clarity is not universal. A couple of weeks ago, I came across a story that quite literally made my… Read more »
One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force’s 30 Action Items for Canada
Canada’s clean economy transition is accelerating — and buildings are a critical part of the equation. The newly released One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force report highlights how harmonizing building… Read more »
Massachusetts Adopts Passive House in Groundbreaking Code Reform
In a move that’s already reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in the United States, Massachusetts has taken a bold step toward deep decarbonization by integrating Passive House standards into… Read more »
Guide to Integrating Passive House into Building Codes
Integrating the Passive House standard into national, provincial and municipal building codes and regulations is a strategic approach to enhance energy efficiency and promote climate resilience. Here are several ways… Read more »
CEO Letter – April 2024: Ontario’s Building Code Falls Short
Dear Members, Ontario’s recent budget and building code announcement were significant setbacks in our efforts to protect people and the environment from the worst impacts of climate change. In the… Read more »
