The recently released national buildings strategy for Canada puts architects, builders and suppliers who provide Passive House-related services and materials for construction at the leading edge of an emerging market transformation. Build Smart: Canada’s Buildings Strategy is a key driver of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change and commits the provinces… 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.
National strategy aims to make high-performance buildings Canada’s standard
by Rob Bernhardt, CEO When Canada’s federal and provincial energy ministers approved a new buildings strategy for the country in St. Andrews, NB, they set the direction for Canada’s buildings for future decades. Build Smart: Canada’s Buildings Strategy is a comprehensive agreement that outlines the goals for Canada’s buildings, and is a significant step towards… Read more »
Ice Box Challenge moves to Seattle
The Ice Box Challenge structures that sat on Vancouver’s waterfront for 18 days this summer are now demonstrating energy efficiency in downtown Seattle.
Seeking sponsors for Net Positive Symposium/Passive House Deep Dive
We are calling out to high-performance vendors and suppliers to showcase their products and services as sponsors at the Net Positive Symposium and Passive House Deep Dive, October 30 –31, 2017, in Vancouver, BC.
Sign up for International Passive House Days, November 10–12
Passive House Days take place November 10–12, 2017. By participating in this open-house event with your own Passive House home, office, or construction site, you can share your experiences and show your community what Passive House is all about. Spread the word and offer others the chance to experience the benefits Passive House offers.
The Canadian buildings policy environment is changing in favour of Passive House
By Rob Bernhardt, CEO The height of the summer is often a time to pause and reflect on high-performance building policy. How are we doing? And where are we going?
Passive House eclipses the BC Building Code in Ice Box Challenge
BC Building Code box ice, on right, lost about 40 per cent more volume during Ice Box Challenge than the Passive House box ice. When our members Shaun St-Amour and Chris Hill opened the Ice Box Challenge ice boxes on Vancouver’s Olympic Village Square on August 14, they revealed how high-performance design and construction yields… Read more »
Passive House bike tour, August 12, visits four Vancouver Passive House projects
Join us this Saturday, August 12, on our Passive House social & bike tour. We will start at Vancouver City Hall, then bike along Ontario Street to visit four passive houses at various stages of construction.
Ice Box Challenge and Passive House Industry Social scheduled for August 2
We have scheduled a Passive House & Ice Box Challenge Industry Social for Wednesday, August 2. Here is your opportunity to visit the Ice Box Challenge and see the changes that have occurred in the first week. Shaun St. Amour, who oversaw construction of the Ice Box Challenge installation, will present on how the Ice Box… Read more »
Passive House projects may be eligible for $200-million CMHC affordable rental housing fund
Passive House, net-zero and net zero-ready affordable-rental buildings may qualify for the Affordable Rental Innovation Fund through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
