by Rob Bernhardt, CEO The quiet softness falling snow in the night (or the thought of it) as the holiday season approaches seems to inspire reflection. Passive House Canada has experienced amazing growth this year in so many respects—in membership, in the number and complexity of projects we’ve undertaken, and in training and number… Read more »
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Find everything you need to know about Passive House building in Canada. Whether it’s tips, finding a professional contractor, understanding regional and national policies, and more – this is a great place to start.
Incremental energy-efficiency targets set to transform buildings in municipalities
Phased-in performance-based energy-efficiency requirements for buildings are setting the course towards better buildings in the City of Toronto and municipalities across B.C. Local governments influence the building design and construction practice through municipal bylaws, zoning requirements and policy. Many municipalities have a history of encouraging energy efficiency in new construction that goes beyond provincial building… Read more »
Passive House training reaches northeastern B.C. communities
About 125 people took part in our northeastern B.C. outreach and training events in November. Almost 30 people and 50 people participated in our introductory courses in Prince George and Fort St. John, respectively, to learn about better ways to build. The City of Prince George sent a municipal planner seeking information on how to… Read more »
Buildings Energy Code change request for Passive House being developed
Passive House modelling software is currently not a recognized modelling tool to demonstrate compliance with the National Energy Code for Canada (NECB). As a consequence, a project is required to complete a second energy model, at additional cost. To address this, a formal submission to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes is being… Read more »
Thank you to our IIDEX exhibitors and sponsors
Building a Passive House takes a community, and bringing information about the benefits of high-performance buildings to the design and construction industry requires the support and advocacy of industry partners. Passive House Canada thanks the following companies for exhibiting at the Passive House Pavilion or sponsoring the Passive House Canada events at IIDEX Toronto.
Passive House Café visits Fort St. John
For Immediate Release November 23, 2017 VICTORIA – Passive House Canada, the Real Estate Foundation of B.C., the City of Fort St. John, and the West Moberly First Nations invite area residents and builders to Passive House Café, November 30, from 5:30–7:00 pm, at the Fort St. John Passive House, 9904-94 Street, Fort St. John.
Passive House Summit explores market, policy and practice developments in high-performance buildings
For Immediate Release November 21, 2017 VICTORIA – Passive House Canada and leaders in Ontario’s construction community present the latest developments in high-performance building at IIDEXCanada, November 29. At the half-day Passive House Summit at IIDEXCanada, Canada’s leading designers, builders and planners of high-performance buildings explore the latest… Read more »
Passive House Café heads north to Prince George, B.C.
For Immediate Release November 20, 2017 VICTORIA – Passive House Canada, the Real Estate Foundation of B.C., the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George and the West Moberly First Nation invite area residents and construction-industry members to Passive House Café, from 5:30–7:30 pm, November 28, at the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George, 1919 –… Read more »
Okanagan College Passive House Daycare receives PHI certification
The Passive House Institute has certified B.C.’s first institutional Passive House building. Okanagan College received certification for its Penticton campus daycare centre October 30, during the Net Positive Symposium in Vancouver.
Passive House Days tours and events
Join your fellow members in spreading the word about the benefits of Passive House to your communities during Passive House Days, November 10-12. Projects in Saskatoon, Vancouver – Burnaby, Victoria, Calgary, Ontario and Quebec have been signed up for site tours, open houses and presentations. Let us know that you’re signing up: we will help… Read more »
