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The resources in our library were created by trusted Passive House professionals and researchers around the world.

Whether you’re a building industry professional, policy maker or homeowner, you’ll find research and informative brochures you can share with clients and colleagues.

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Developer's Guide to Passive House Buildings (2017)

This guide outlines the process and resources that will enable you to become a successful Passive House developer.

PHPP ASHRAE 140 Validation Report

In January 2019, the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) version 9.6 was evaluated in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140, a comparative testing method for building energy programs.

Indoor Pools built to the Passive House Standard

Press release containing benefits to Municipalities to build indoor pools to the Passive House Standard.

Passive House Solutions (2018)

Presentation from Brandon Nicholson the High Rise Passive House workshop on April 25th at UBC Robson Square.

Big Buildings: Lessons from New York and Vancouver (2018)

Presentation from Lois Arena and Monte Paulsen the High Rise Passive House workshop on April 25th at UBC Robson Square.

Nr.44 Planning aspects of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings

How can the structural and financial effort for a ventilation system remain within limits? What needs to be given attention with regard to the efficiency of controlled ventilation, and what must be kept in mind with reference to ventilation in summer? The present article deals with the relevant aspects of ventilation planning for non-residential Passive House buildings.
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A Primer on High Performance - Passive House Buildings (2017)

Presentation by Rob Bernhardt, Passive House Canada, and Doug Owens, Brookfield Residential, at the Nov 8-9, 2017, Buildex Calgary Passive House seminar series.

An Affordable Reality: Bringing Passive House to Yale First Nation (2017)

Presentation by Craig Mitchell, Britco, and Crystal Sedore, Yale First Nation, at the Nov 8-9, 2017, Buildex Calgary Passive House seminar series.

Living and Learning: Passive House Style (2017)

Presentation by Trevor Butler, P.Eng., Archineers, and Brett Sichello, Brett Sichello Design, at the Nov 8-9, 2017, Buildex Calgary Passive House seminar series.

Passive House: Barriers Removed Lessons From Calgary’s First Passive Houses (2017)

Presentation by Frank Crawford, P.Eng., and David Smith at the Nov 8-9, 2017, Buildex Calgary Passive House seminar series.

Large, Complex, and Non-Residential Buildings (2017)

Presentation by Stuart Hood, P.Eng., Scott Ghomeshi, P.Eng., and Andy Chong, P.Eng., of the Integral Group, at October 31, 2017 Passive House Deep Dive, Vancouver, BC.

Ventilation Design Considerations for Passive House Multifamily Residential Buildings (2017)

Presentation by Hugh Crowther, Swegon, at October 31, 2017 Passive House Deep Dive, Vancouver, BC.

Primary Energy Renewable (PER): Strategies for Staying within Limits (2017)

Presentation by Monte Paulsen, PHI-accredited Building Certifier, at October 31, 2017 Passive House Deep Dive, Vancouver, BC.

Feasibility of Implementing the Passivhaus Standard for Tall Residential Buildings (2017)

A research study by FXFOWLE to evaluate the applicability of the Passive House Standard to tall residential buildings in one of the densest cities in North America, New York. The study is a comparative analysis of a base-case building design that targets a LEED v3 Silver rating to a Passivhaus design for the same building. The base-case building is large, mixed-use multifamily housing project currently under construction.

High Performance: Making the Buildings-Energy Equation Sustainable (2017)

Practices, paths and technologies available now to achieve transformative building and energy innovation. Produced by Dr. James Freihaut, Professor of Architectural Engineering, Penn State University and Lisa Tryson, Director of Corporate Communications, Danfoss.

Passive House Accelerates (2016)

Produced by the North American Passive House Network this is the Passive House ‘2016 State of the Industry’ book for the whole continent. Seven chapters cover policy, economics, QA/QC, commercial highlights, residential leaders, systems and resilience.

Achieving EnerPHit Modelling for a Mid-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Building (2016)

This project was completed as an extension to an energy efficiency research and demonstration project for a multi-unit residential building (MURB) that began in 2012. The research aims to understand how the deep energy retrofit at the Belmont building compares to the energy performance under the Passive House “EnerPHit” standard.

The Business Case for Passive House (2015)

The most comprehensive market and financial research available regarding Passive House construction in Canada to date. Phase two of the research will cover building performance monitoring and verification, and research based on larger projects.

The Economics of Passive House | Costing Study on Passive House for Single Family Homes in Vancouver (2015)

This study was completed to assess the costs and economics of Passive House single family homes in the City of Vancouver to help owners, designers, and builders compare the costs of “Passive House” construction for a variety of different assemblies and systems to minimum VBBL requirements for energy performance.

Passive Design Toolkit for Larger Buildings (2014)

Developed by the City of Vancouver, the toolkit details ways to reduce energy use in new buildings, which are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver.

Passivhaus primer: Introduction (2014)

An aid to understanding the key principles of the Passivhaus Standard produced by BRE Trust in the UK.

Passive Design Toolkit for Homes (2014)

Developed by the City of Vancouver, the toolkit details ways to reduce energy use in new buildings, which are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver.

iPHA Passive House Brochure (2014)

This edition includes clear explanations of Passive House basics along with brand new material on topics such as energy retrofitting, non-residential Passive House Buildings, Passive House in warm climates and the use of renewables. There is also a new chapter on the 2014 Passive House Award winners.

Passivhaus: An Introduction (2013)

A UK-based introductory guide to the Passive House standard, produced by the Passivhaus Trust, the UK Passive House Organization

Building a Competitive Economy through Energy Efficiency

Efficiency Canada Report on Building a Competitive Economy through Energy Efficiency. The report is built upon the Generation Energy Council Report and Pan-Canadian Framework and outlines priorities for the 2019 Federal Budget.

Build Smart: Canada's Buildings Strategy 2017

An outline of how energy-efficient buildings are a key drivers of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Guide to Low Thermal Energy Demand for Large Buildings (2018)

This guide aims to broaden the common understanding of how large buildings can meet higher levels of performance as required by Passive House, BC Energy Step Code, City of Vancouver Zero Emission Building Plan and City of Toronto Zero Emissions Building Framework. This guide has a focus on current Canadian code requirements, construction
practice and tested systems.

High Performance: Making the Buildings-Energy Equation Sustainable (2017)

Practices, paths and technologies available now to achieve transformative building and energy innovation. Produced by Dr. James Freihaut, Professor of Architectural Engineering, Penn State University and Lisa Tryson, Director of Corporate Communications, Danfoss.

Developer's Guide to Passive House Buildings (2017)

This guide outlines the process and resources that will enable you to become a successful Passive House developer.

Passive Design Toolkit for Larger Buildings (2014)

Developed by the City of Vancouver, the toolkit details ways to reduce energy use in new larger buildings, which are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver.

Passive Design Toolkit for Homes (2014)

Developed by the City of Vancouver, the toolkit details ways to reduce energy use in new buildings, which are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver.

UN Economic Commission for Europe Framework guidelines for energy efficiency standards in buildings (2017)

The UN Economic Commission for Europe, Committee on Sustainable Energy approved its framework guidelines for energy efficiency standards in buildings in November 2017. It targets global transformation of buildings in the built environment by framing the design, delivery and operation of buildings as integrated, thermodynamic and environmental systems.

The Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change: Canada's Plan to Address Climate Change and Grow the Economy (2016)

The federal and provincial collective plan to grow Canada's economy while reducing emissions and building resilience to adapt to a changing climate.

Build Smart summary 2017

The info-graphic summarizes the key points of Canada's Building Strategy

Market transformation strategies for energy-using equipment in the building sector 2017

This report outlines government goals for ambitious
but achievable energy-performance levels for residential windows, space heating and water heating equipment.

Encouraging Market Transformation Through Collaboration on Energy Efficiency Standards: Intergovernmental Action Plans 2017

An update to the 2016 common intergovernmental goals that
energy-efficiency standards
support and the principles that define an effective and coordinated regulatory system and guide the development of joint priorities.

Long-Term Strategy for Developing and Implementing More Ambitious Energy Codes (2016)

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes's position paper identifies and examines policy issues related to developing and implementing a long-term strategy for more ambitious energy codes.

The B.C. Climate Leadership Plan (2016)

B.C.'s plan to meet 2050 emissions reduction target of 80 per cent below 2007 levels, while building a clean economy.

B.C. Energy Step Code (2016)

The B.C. Energy Step Code supports the B.C. Building Act, by providing a consistent provincial standard for energy efficiency to replace the wide range of existing policies and programs developed by local governments.

City of Vancouver Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings (amended 2014)

This green rezoning policy will increase the number of third-party certified green buildings in Vancouver; transform the market, by increasing consumer choice and awareness of green buildings; develop a process that is workable for industry participants who wish to rezone their properties; nurture an already rapidly growing green building industry in Vancouver.

City of Vancouver's Zero Emissions Building Plan (2016)

This Plan lays out four action strategies to require the majority of new buildings in Vancouver to have no operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and that all new buildings have no greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

City of Toronto Zero Emissions Buildings Framework (2017)

This report presents the results of a two-part study designed to identify an effective means of updating the Toronto Green Standard greenhouse gas and energy efficiency measures that is both feasible for the construction industry and that addresses the city’s climate, energy and resilience goals.

City of Toronto Green Standard (v. 2.0, 2015).0)

This standard focusses on improving to environmental, energy performance and resilience in new construction.

iPHA Passive House Brochure (2014)

This edition includes clear explanations of Passive House basics along with brand new material on topics such as energy retrofitting, non-residential Passive House Buildings, Passive House in warm climates and the use of renewables. There is also a new chapter on the 2014 Passive House Award winners.

Passivhaus primer: Introduction (2014)

An aid to understanding the key principles of the Passivhaus Standard produced by BRE Trust in the UK.

Passivhaus: An Introduction (2013)

A UK-based introductory guide to the Passive House standard, produced by the Passivhaus Trust, the UK Passive House Organization

Passive Approaches to Low-Energy Affordable Housing

A report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which covers: "Passive approaches to low-energy affordable housing"; "What is “passive design?”; "Existing high-performance labels, programs and standards"; "Passive design technologies and design practices"; and "Costs and benefits of passive design."

PassivTower Sustainable housing for the high density city (2018)

This research and development paper has been
commissioned by Allies and Morrison, in collaboration
with a number of the industry’s leading experts
in Passivhaus design at scale. In looking to address
a growing need for greater building performance
transparency, the project aims to explore the Passivhaus
standard on a scale not yet tested and identify key
challenges in its implementation in the housing sector
in London and other cities facing housing shortages.

Feasibility of Implementing the Passivhaus Standard for Tall Residential Buildings (2017)

A research study by FXFOWLE to evaluate the applicability of the Passive House Standard to tall residential buildings in one of the densest cities in North America, New York. The study is a comparative analysis of a base-case building design that targets a LEED v3 Silver rating to a Passivhaus design for the same building. The base-case building is large, mixed-use multifamily housing project currently under construction.

Energy Step Code 2017 Metrics Research - Full Report

The full report of the comprehensive exploration of the energy, emissions and economic impacts of the B.C. Energy Step Code. These findings suggest that improved energy efficiency and affordability can go hand in hand.

Energy Step Code 2017 Metrics Research - Summary

A summary report of the comprehensive exploration of the energy, emissions and economic impacts of the BC Energy Step Code.

Tower Renewal Partnership - Thermal comfort and cooling in apartment buildings (2017)

This research brief from Ontario provides an overview of some of the factors, solutions and challenges in achieving winter and summer comfort through tower retrofit considerations

The Business Case for Passive House (2015)

The most comprehensive market and financial research available regarding Passive House construction in Canada to date. Phase two of the research will cover building performance monitoring and verification, and research based on larger projects.

Achieving EnerPHit Modelling for a Mid-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Building (2016)

This project was completed as an extension to an energy efficiency research and demonstration project for a multi-unit residential building (MURB) that began in 2012. The research aims to understand how the deep energy retrofit at the Belmont building compares to the energy performance under the Passive House “EnerPHit” standard.

Case Studies on a Near EnerPHit Retrofit and Post-Occupancy Research (2016)

A pilot project was initiated in Vancouver to perform a deep building enclosure energy retrofit
and HVAC upgrade of a 1980’s vintage, 13-storey multifamily. Modelled energy savings were compared to metered post-retrofit energy consumption. Although the project was not designed with EnerPHit in mind, the retrofit project was compared to the EnerPHit standard mid-way through the retrofit to highlight what additional measures would need to have been incorporated to achieve EnerPHit.

Costing Study on Passive House for Single Family Homes in Vancouver (2015)

This study was completed to assess the costs and economics of Passive House single family homes in the City of Vancouver to help owners, designers, and builders compare the costs of “Passive House” construction for a variety of different assemblies and systems to minimum VBBL requirements for energy performance.

The Business Case for Passive House (2015)

The most comprehensive market and financial research available regarding Passive House construction in Canada to date. Phase two of the research will cover building performance monitoring and verification, and research based on larger projects.

iPHA Passive House Brochure (2014)

This edition includes clear explanations of Passive House basics along with brand new material on topics such as energy retrofitting, non-residential Passive House Buildings, Passive House in warm climates and the use of renewables. There is also a new chapter on the 2014 Passive House Award winners.

Passivhaus primer: Introduction (2014)

An aid to understanding the key principles of the Passivhaus Standard produced by BRE Trust in the UK.

Passivhaus: An Introduction (2013)

A UK-based introductory guide to the Passive House standard, produced by the Passivhaus Trust, the UK Passive House Organization

iPHA Passive House Brochure (2014)

This edition includes clear explanations of Passive House basics along with brand new material on topics such as energy retrofitting, non-residential Passive House Buildings, Passive House in warm climates and the use of renewables. There is also a new chapter on the 2014 Passive House Award winners.

Passivhaus: An Introduction (2013)

A UK-based introductory guide to the Passive House standard, produced by the Passivhaus Trust, the UK Passive House Organization

Passivhaus primer: Introduction (2014)

An aid to understanding the key principles of the Passivhaus Standard produced by BRE Trust in the UK.

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