1. Explore Passive House

Begin with the basics and browse through our free resources. >Download the PHN brochure. >Read the Passive House FAQ

What is Passive House?

Learn about Passive House— the standard, the design & construction methodology, and the buildings it creates.

1-Hour Introduction to Passive House

Check out this free video that lays out the logic, the benefits, and the ways Passive House creates a better world.

The Certification Pathway

Find out how a building becomes a Passive House through building certification, the certifiers, and the certification process.

2. Get Involved

Check out these opportunities to deepen your knowledge and be an active part of the community. Join us!

Attend a Chapter Meeting

All are welcome! Find out what’s happening, meet others, dive into special topics and support local policy.

Become a PHN member.

Enjoy member benefits like discounts and monthly free live-online courses.

Attend a PHN Presents

Attend free community-wide webinars for AIA and PHI credits.

3. Get Your Team Trained

Change the vocabulary, the conversations, the expectations, and the culture.

Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD)

For architects, engineers, consultants, owners reps, and more. Available on-demand, in-person & hybrid making it accessible, flexible & affordable.

Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT)

For builders, construction & project managers, and more. Available on-demand, in-person and hybrid. In collaboration with our training partner Emu.

Then, Dive Deeper…

It becomes a lifetime of learning.

PHN Video Library

Browse through the PHN video library to find free webinars on Passive House topics.

Case Studies

See the specs on Certified Passive House buildings in different climates across the country.

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Passive House Reports

Learn about costs, outcomes, and policy suggestions to remove barriers and create a better built environment