Organized globally by the International Passive House Association, the International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House buildings of all kinds, around the US and the world. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it is like to live and work in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process was like. Some will have professionals on hand with the knowledge and tools to explain the technical details of Passive House projects.
Participate as a Project Host:
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Our basic guidelines:
- Dates, times and duration of open house, over the three days, is/are, at the discretion of the owners.
- The project can be under construction.
- Certification is not required, but a plus.
- A calculated PHPP is required.
- Tours led by someone willing to tell the story of the work (owner, architect, builder, consultant etc…) and speak to the process, systems and components, to their best ability.
- Provide dates, times, and location of open house, with pictures and basic description, to PHN for publicity.
- Preferably hosts set up an Eventbrite to track registrations.
- Attendance should be free.
Check back. More listings coming soon!
Louisville CO
The Enclave Passive House
June 24, 10am-12pm
The Enclave is a rebuild from the devastating Marshal Fires. The owners dedicated themselves to building back better and have chosen Passive House as the means to do so. Tour a Passive House under construction and ask the contractor what it takes to build to this standard.
Louisville CO
Sunflower Sanctuary
June 23, 11am-2:00pm
This passive house design optimizes a small, sloping lot for light, privacy, views, and comfort. Created for an amazing family who lost their home in the Marshall Fire, the design uses active and passive solar, expansive triple-pane windows with expansive southern views, an airtight envelope and energy recovery ventilation to meet passive house standards.
Brooklyn NY
Park Slope Passive House
June 23, 1pm-5pm
This historic brownstone Passive House project will be open for tours with the architects and contractor. Since the project is in active construction, visitors will need to wear closed toe flat shoes and be prepared to climb stairs. All attendees will need to sign a waiver upon entry.
Hudson NY
The Passive House
June 23, 11am-2pm & June 24-25, 10am – 1pm
Explore the world of Passive House and energy-efficient buildings. Connect with the current owners and gain firsthand knowledge about living in a Passive House and the process of building or retrofitting such a remarkable property.
Livingston Manor NY
The Catskill Project
June 24, 11am-2pm
Situated on more than 90 acres in New York’s beloved Catskill Mountains with 11 house sites, The Catskill Project is a carbon-neutral community.
