Happy Earth Day from all of us at Passive House Canada! As many in our community are aware of, buildings consume up to 40 percent of global energy use and contribute up to 30 percent of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. They are a key piece of the puzzle towards a low-carbon future. “Before looking… Read more »
Passive House Canada Response to Federal Budget
This past Monday, the federal government released its first budget in over two years, proposing significant investments to chart Canada’s path back to economic prosperity from Covid-19. It is the largest budget in Canadian history with $101.4 billion in new spending planned over the next three years. Passive House Canada is pleased to see significant… Read more »
Landmark NYC case study confirms PHI projects outperform their peers in reducing energy use and utility costs and yield substantial savings
An exciting multi-family building study out of New York finds the Passive House Institute design standard provides additional, ongoing cash flow to building owners and tenants thanks to its energy efficiency and operational savings. Those of us involved in building to the Passive House Institute building standard know this, and now this study confirms it.… Read more »
MBTI & Passive House Canada partner to launch Manitoba’s first green training program for the trades
Manitoba Building Trades Institute and Passive House Canada are proud to announce the partnership of a new energy efficient training program: Passive House for the Trades. Set to start Wednesday April 21 2021, This five-week course offered exclusively through MBTI will give skilled trades professionals in Manitoba a practical understanding of standardized sustainable building practices and Passive House Certification standards. “The way we build is, by necessity, changing in order to meet our… Read more »
Presentation made to the Buildings Working Group of the FCM Climate Caucus February 10, 2021
On February 10, Rob Bernhardt, our Policy and Projects Advisor, gave a presentation to the Buildings Working Group of the FCM Climate Caucus on how local government can accelerate Passive House. The Buildings Working Group of the FCM Climate Caucus supports local government in understanding what is required of buildings to achieve climate goals, provides… Read more »
CEO Letter – February
Several exciting things are happening at Passive House Canada this month. Chief among them is our finished Concept Development Report for a Zero Emissions Buildings Exchange for the Great Toronto Hamilton Area. Buildings represent the largest source of carbon emissions in the GTHA. Our report for The Atmospheric Fund highlights the marketplace transformation in Ontario… Read more »
Passive House Canada Submits Concept and Report to TAF Advocating for a GTHA Zero Emissions Buildings Exchange
There is nothing more important than taking care of where we live, work and play. Last year, Passive House Canada was funded by the Atmospheric Fund to consult with stakeholders across the GTHA and identify a proposed concept for a zero emissions buildings exchange. Passive House Canada found that there is a striking level of… 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 »
CEO Letter – January
With 2020 finally behind us, we hold out great hope for 2021. With a Covid-19 vaccine in sight, things will be better this year. Here at Passive House Canada, 2021 will be one of continued change as we evaluate just how our small, but influential organization can best support government and industry in the transition… Read more »
2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction launches today
As a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, the agency established by the UN as a result of the Paris Accord this partnerships is becoming increasingly relevant to our mission. Today is the launch of the 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, which reports on the progress, or lack thereof,… Read more »
