Welcome to The Passive House Network

We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit affiliated with the Passive House Institute and your home for all things Passive House Standard in America.

Hotel Marcel, New Haven, CT, Certified EnerPHit, Becker + Becker Architects

Welcome to The Passive House Network

We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit affiliated with the Passive House Institute and your home for all things Passive House Standard in America.

Supported by the Passive House Institute’s 30+ years of ongoing scientific research, we provide training, community, and resources that demystify the impact of design and construction choices, offer clear guideposts, and raise expectations. We empower teams to deliver great results every time. Join us.

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Public School, Architecture Research Office, Brooklyn, NY

Why a Passive House education? Conventional building science and sustainable design are taught as a kit of parts, which unintentionally and unpredictably result in unhealthy, uncomfortable, and inefficient buildings. Passive House education, conversely, starts with clear, scientifically defined comfort, health, and efficiency goals. It then clearly defines the primary architectural drivers to achieve those goals. Finally, it empowers you to optimally manipulate those drivers, connect design and construction choices to performance outcomes, and keep the focus on the power of design and detailing. It allows you to predictably deliver the best results every time.

Are you an owner, developer, architect, engineer, builder, manufacturer, or simply interested? We have courses to empower you. Get started with the Free 1-Hour Introduction to Passive House.

Passive House Courses

Free 1 Hour Introduction to Passive House Training. Dive into the basic principles, history, and the new frontiers of Passive House as it challenges industry expectations. 1 AIA HSW LU

Become a Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant with our comprehensive, flexible training. Our hybrid structure keeps you on track to pass the exam in as few as three months. 35 AIA HSW LU

Deepen your Passive House knowledge and earn AIA and PHI continuing education credits. Courses are available live online and on demand. PHN members attend many specialized courses for free. CEUs vary.

Kent House, ZH Architects, Kent, CT Photo: Michael Moran

Join the Passive House Community

There are 11 Chapters across the US that meet regularly online. Everyone is welcome to join any chapter meeting to network, learn, and contribute their skills.

Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

As a member of the Passive House Network:

  • You are part of a global community leading the charge to make our built environment part of the solution to our climate, health, and social crises.
  • You are directly supporting fundamental change.
  • You receive substantial direct benefits of training and event discounts.
  • You can participate in our mentorship program.
  • You are also a member of the International Passive House Association, with special access to PHI resources and discounts on events.

Featured Resources

Passive House resources are continuously growing.
Check back often and dive in.

Member Directory

A list of PHN members, listing professions and credentials.

Component &
Services Directory

Find manufacturers and professionals that supply the high quality Passive House demands.

The PHN Video
Library

A repository of all public facing PHN video resources and organized by focus.

Reports

Policies that Moved Passive House in 2022 is a recap of the best PH policy moves we supported across the US

Frequently Asked Questions

From professionals to owners & developers, get your first questions answered. Downloadable too.

Building Certifiers

The North American Certifiers Circle (NACC) is a group of organizations actively certifying buildings to the international Passive House Standard.

Case Studies

Star Garment Factory

The Star Garment Factory, located in Sri Lanka, achieved the EnerPHit Certification as a pilot project. Given the hot and humid climate, and equipment heavy usage, this project demonstrated the flexibility and effectiveness of Passive House standards in addressing diverse uses and climates.

Good Energy Haus

The Good Energy Haus, located in Minneapolis MN, is a master class in single-family home design integration.

Carrick Library

The Carrick Library, in Pittsburgh PA, is the first Passive House Certified public library in the US.

Winthrop Center

The Winthrop Center, located in Boston MA, will be the largest Passive House Certified Passive House office building in the world.

What Our Students & Members Say

“I found the overall experience of the course offered by the Passive House Network to be interesting and informative. 10/10 would sit through this experience again.”

Carolina Recart

Architect

“I have completed graduate work and other certifications from institutions like Harvard and Columbia University. I found the course material, the delivery platform and the exam support on par with the best and often superior. An expansive and complex knowledge base was well-documented, presented and supported throughout the program. Highly recommend!”

David Komet

Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

Passive House works in all climates, from arctic cold to the hot and humid tropics

Yes! A Passive House building can be a school, office, or apartment building. Even supermarkets, hospitals, and factories are certified Passive House buildings.

Yes! EnerPHit is the Passive House retrofit standard and has flexible pathways to address conditions unique to existing buildings.

Invest in Passive House efficiency first – drive down the demand for energy and achieve all the benefits for the occupants, ownership, and environment. Then the investment in renewables is much more flexible and less expensive.

Key personnel from ownership to architects, engineers, and contractors should have Passive House training to support design & cost optimization, and quality control.