Session · Certification and verification · Designers and consultants

Passive House Certification Revealed

October 21, 2025 · Chapter · PHCA (Passive House California)

An overview of certifying a building with the Passive House Institute: the essential requirements, and how to make the process run smoothly.

Key points

• The core benefits of Passive House certification.
• The roles of client, architect, consultant, builder, and certifier.
• The phases and timeline of certification, from pre-design through post-construction.
• Documentation requirements and strategies for an effective submission.

Topics: Quality assurance