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, tour the project, and learn first-hand what it is like to live and work in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process is 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:
See our Open Days Info Sheet.
Email us at community@passivehousenetwork.org or fill out our Participation Form.
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.
- Host sets up an Eventbrite to track registrations.
- Attendance should be free.
Check back. More listings coming soon!
All times are local.
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Passive House
Saturday, November 8th, 1PM-4PM
1609 8th Street
This single family residence with attached garage is Passive House and LEED Platinum certified. No RSVP needed.
Lakewood, CA
EnerPHit Retrofit & Addition
Sunday, November 9th, 12PM-2PM
RSVP for Address
This single-family all-electric project involves a retrofit and floor area addition to an existing home originally built in the 1950s. The project is pursuing EnerPHit certification for existing buildings through the Passive House Institute. It is currently under construction and scheduled for completion at the end of November 2025.
Los Angeles, CA
EnerPHit Retrofit with JADU
Saturday, November 8th, 10AM-12PM
RSVP for Address
The project is a residential retrofit located in West Los Angeles / Marina del Rey, transforming an existing single-family home to meet the International Passive House Standard. The home is pursuing EnerPHit certification and also includes the integration of a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Los Angeles, CA
Urban Infill via SB9 & ADU
Saturday, November 8th, 10AM-12PM
RSVP for Address
This project embraces California’s forward-thinking regulations to combat the housing shortage in Los Angeles by introducing additional residential units via a SB9 & ADU. The intent of this owner-occupied single-family home project is to create additional on-site rental units that provide retirement income while showcasing a Passive House community in Los Angeles.
Pebble Beach, CA
17 Mile Haus
Sunday, November 9th, 12:30PM-4:30PM
12821 Seventeen Mile Drive
This home sits on a heavily wooded lot along Pebble Beach’s storied Seventeen Mile Drive. It aims to keep as many trees as possible on the site, to demonstrate what is possible in terms of exemplary performance, and to sit lightly on the land in terms of resources and materials.
New Haven, CT
Hotel Marcel
All Weekend
500 Sargent Drive
An EnerPHit remodel of a classic brutalist building, Hotel Marcel is open all weekend. Guests are encouraged to drop by for a quick visit or book a room overnight. Find the PHPP printed at the front desk, and mention Passive House Open Days for 10% off at the all-electric restaurant, BLDG.
Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City EnerPHit
Sunday, November 9th, 10AM-1PM
74 South Street
This balloon-frame home in Jersey City Heights was retrofitted to the EnerPHit standard using wood-based exterior insulation and a low-maintenance charred wood rainscreen while preserving the original structure. A new interior framing layer improved thermal performance, and a rear extension expanded the living space.
Brooklyn, NY
475 Headquarters
Friday, November 7th, 4PM-7PM
369 Warren St
The new headquarters represents a milestone in 475’s ongoing mission to transform the North American construction industry. The building serves as a model for high-performance building practices, employing Passive House principles, mass timber construction, and foam-free, low-carbon materials to achieve dual Passive House certification with both Passive House Institute and Phius.
Livingston Manor, NY
The Catskill Project
Saturday, November 8th, 11AM-2PM
8 Manor Falls Drive
This project is a 90-acre community of beautifully crafted, next generation homes that actively contribute to residents’ health and wellbeing. Each Passive House designed home meets rigorous design standards for exceptional air quality and a consistent, comfortable temperature in all seasons.
Livingston Manor, NY
Fall Brook Passive House
Saturday, November 8th, 11AM-2PM
RSVP for Address
The RPA-designed Fall Brook Passive House sits on 60 acres, showcasing picturesque ponds and stunning mountain views. Pursuing full Phius certification and modeled with both WUFI and PHPP, this home represents innovative sustainable design married with exceptional indoor air quality and cozy comfort when warm breezes turn to blustery winters.
Portland, OR
Everhart EnerPHit
Friday, November 7th, 12PM-5PM
Saturday, November 8th, 2PM-5PM
Sunday, November 9th, 9AM-5PM
539 SE 59th Court
This project is a deep energy retrofit to make this home fit a low-emission future with a super insulated envelope, quad-glazed windows, HRV, and C02 heat pump water heater for domestic hot water and space heating. 5 gas appliances have been switched to all-electric.
Please RSVP by emailing tad@certiphiers.com.
