(Victoria, B.C. – August 29, 2022) – A new affinity partnership between Passive House Canada (PHC) and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) will support construction market leaders in obtaining Passive House certification – the only internationally recognized, performance-based energy standard in construction. The partnership will offer deep, “member’s pricing” discounts to members… Read more »
New educational partnership with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) will help fill trades gap
A new Pathway to Certification for Trades course will be co-delivered with NAIT on its downtown Edmonton campus, pictured here (image courtesy NAIT) (Victoria, B.C. – Wednesday, August 24, 2022) A new educational partnership with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) will expand in-person course delivery options for the Pathway to Certification for… Read more »
Passive House Canada establishes ground-breaking partnership to advance the Passive House standard throughout the Americas
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2021 VICTORIA, B.C. – \ Passive House Canada is pleased to announce a five-year partnership with the Instituto Latinoamericano Passivhaus (ILAPH) and Capital Cities of the Americas (CC35), an American-based organization that facilitates collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve an accelerated impact of the Paris Agreement through the leadership… Read more »
Camosun partners with Passive House Canada to provide micro-credentials
Three of the new micro-credentials in efficient buildings being offered by Camosun College will be delivered in partnership with Passive House Canada. The partnership provides learners with short, relevant credentials in efficient building design and high-performance building construction, while preparing them to write the Passive House Institute exam to become a Certified Passive House Designer.… Read more »
Diamond Schmitt Builds on Passive House Movement
View original press release from Diamond Schmitt Passive House Designer/Consultant certification is on the rise at Diamond Schmitt, an internationally recognized architectural firm with a commitment to lead the nation creating a culture of environmental action. Today Diamond Schmitt announced that 14 additional architects have become Passive House-certified. They join 10 architects already certified to… Read more »
Advances Toward a Net-Zero Global Building Sector.
Annual Review of Environment and Resources has published a milestone peer-reviewed paper entitled Advances Toward a Net-Zero Global Building Sector. A new international study was published that sheds light on advances in the global building sector and what’s required to reduce emissions in buildings to achieve our climate targets. It finds that the technologies and… Read more »
Passive House Canada awarded TAF Grant to help municipalities reduce building emissions and reach climate targets
PASSIVE HOUSE CANADA AWARDED TAF GRANT TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES REDUCE BUILDING EMISSIONS AND REACH CLIMATE TARGETS For Immediate Release: June 4, 2020 TORONTO, Ontario – \ Passive House Canada is developing a concept for a Zero Emissions Buildings Exchange for municipalities, businesses and the public in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). With a $40,000 grant from the Atmospheric Fund to… Read more »
Summer Reflections
Summer is a time for reflection – whether you’re at the cabin, on the beach or on a mountain top. How are we doing in our mission to transform Canada’s buildings? How far have public policies and programs carried us from our start as a small, volunteer based group of environmental enthusiasts? How will new… Read more »
Passive House Canada announces plan to transition CEO
For Immediate Release: Victoria, BC 2019 – Passive House Canada CEO announces plans to step down by end of year after leading organization to great heights. Passive House Canada announced today that Rob Bernhardt will step down as Chief Executive Officer by the end of 2019, after leading the organization since its inception in 2016.… Read more »
Bigger, higher, better-performing buildings: Passive House Canada explores large high-performance buildings at BUILDEX Vancouver
For Immediate Release February 07, 2018 VICTORIA – To help the building community prepare for new energy-efficiency standards in B.C., Passive House Canada and design and construction industry leaders present the latest developments in high-performance building at BUILDEX Vancouver, February 14–15. Every year, more Passive House energy-efficient six-storey multi-residential buildings, high rises and institutional buildings… Read more »
