The City of New Westminster, B.C., invites members of industry and the local public to provide written submissions on the proposed amendment to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7953, 2018 – Passive Design Incentives for Single Detached Homes.

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Special offer on Nanaimo Building Enclosures Master Class
Thanks to generous support from our partner, the Regional District of Nanaimo, we’re offering special discounted rates on this winter’s building enclosures master class in Nanaimo. Residents of the regional district who register for 200: Building Enclosures for High-Performance Buildings pay only $100, while course participants from outside the Regional District of Nanaimo pay just… Read more »
Toronto-area PHPP User Group starts up February 13
Mark your calendars and join your colleagues in the Greater Toronto Area for the first Toronto PHPP User Group meeting and social, February 13.
PHI offers conference discount for Passive House Canada members
Planning on attending the 22nd International Passive House Conference in Munich, March 9-10? The Passive House Institute is extending the conference’s early bird rate until January 28th, 2018 for Passive House Canada members. After January 28, groups of eight or more members can receive a 15 per cent discount off the regular conference registration fee. (Discount… Read more »
Special offer on Halifax courses! Up to $800 cash back on tuition. Act now!
We are excited to offer a special promotion for Passive House Canada courses in Nova Scotia this winter. Through a generous partnership with Efficiency Nova Scotia, you can receive up to an $800 refund on your tuition. When you register for 120A: Passive House Design and Construction, January 24 – 27, in Halifax, Efficiency Nova… Read more »
Big thanks to our BUILDEX Vancouver exhibitors
Thank you to our awesome exhibitors for joining us at the Passive House Pavilion at BUILDEX Vancouver, February 14-15. By taking part in the pavilion, they’ll be reaching more than more than 14,000 builders and designers attending Western Canada’s largest tradeshow and conference for the construction, renovation, architecture and interior design industries.
Have your say on the City of Vancouver’s building bylaw and zoning policy updates!
The City of Vancouver seeks feedback from members of Vancouver’s building industry on the energy-efficiency updates proposed for the city’s Building Bylaw and Zoning Policy.
Join the Passive House Social – Vancouver, January 23
Passive House enthusiasts in the Vancouver region are gathering January 23 to hear Robert Martinez, Mechanical Engineer with Associated Engineering, share his experiences of Passive House in Norway.
We’re planning the 2018 Passive House Conference!
We’ve begun planning for the 2018 Passive House Conference to take place in November in Vancouver, B.C., need your help to contribute ideas, expertise, time and awesomeness to make this a world-class event. To participate on the conference Sponsorship Committee, Social Events Committee, or Outreach Committee, email Passive House Canada Events Manager Gaby Dominguez, stating… Read more »
Passive House Seminars at BUILDEX Vancouver showcase latest Passive House insights from B.C.
Passive House Canada presents eight seminars by some of B.C.’s leading Passive House experts at BUILDEX Vancouver. Join us February 14-15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre to learn the latest insights and challenges from B.C. Passive House projects. Register by January 25 for early-bird rates.