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Upcoming Presentations

Passive House Products & Components: High-Performance Selection Across Climate Zones

Passive House Products & Components: High-Performance Selection Across Climate Zones Free 16 Apr

Designing a Passive House requires more than just “better” materials; it requires an integrated system of components that work in harmony with their specific environment. This presentation dives into the...

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April 16, 2026 12:00 PM PT

Brooklyn Social Event – PHI 1 CEU

Brooklyn Social Event – PHI 1 CEU Free 17 Apr

Join us for a free Passive House get together event, meet like-minded people, and expand your professional circle. Network, talk shop about Passive House and building science, and have fun!...

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April 17, 2026 3:00 PM ET

Natural Crossovers: Combining Passive House Building Science and Biogenic Materials to deliver exceptionally healthy, resilient buildings

Natural Crossovers: Combining Passive House Building Science and Biogenic Materials to deliver exceptionally healthy, resilient buildings Free 23 Apr

This presentation explores the integration of biogenic building materials, non-mainstream construction techniques, and Passive House building science to create healthier, more resilient, and durable buildings. It examines the shortcomings of...

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April 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET

Strong Foundations: Passive House Details At and Below Grade

Strong Foundations: Passive House Details At and Below Grade Free 14 May

While most Passive House discussions focus on walls and windows, the foundation is where the building meets the unforgiving reality of ground physics. This presentation explores the hygrothermal relationship between...

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May 14, 2026 12:00 PM PT

Boston Social Event – PHI 1 CEU

Boston Social Event – PHI 1 CEU Free 15 May

Join us for a free Passive House get together event, meet like-minded people, and expand your professional circle. Network, talk shop about Passive House and building science, and have fun!...

Registration
May 15, 2026 3:00 PM ET

Introducción a las Casas Pasivas (ES)

Introducción a las Casas Pasivas (ES) Free 19 May

Los estándares de las Casas Pasivas (Passivhaus) representan la metodología de eficiencia energética para edificios más rigurosa, probada y basada en el rendimiento del mundo. Esta presentación definirá los parámetros...

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May 19, 2026 12:00 PM PT

Passive House in California

Passive House in California Free 21 May

This session explores how Passive House principles are being applied across California’s diverse climate zones—from foggy coastlines to hot inland valleys and desert regions—to create buildings that are energy-efficient, healthy,...

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May 21, 2026 12:00 PM PT

Passive House As An Indoor Air Quality Strategy

Passive House As An Indoor Air Quality Strategy Free 4 Jun

Understand the key principles of Passive House standards and their role in enhancing building energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

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June 4, 2026 12:00 PM PT

[Un]usual Suspects Of Building Science: a deep dive into overlooked details that matter

[Un]usual Suspects Of Building Science: a deep dive into overlooked details that matter Free 18 Jun

With an in-depth look at the building envelope, this presentation investigates how a few key aspects can have a great impact on project goals, from budget to performance.

Registration
June 18, 2026 12:00 PM PT

Philadelphia Social Event – PHI 1 CEU

Philadelphia Social Event – PHI 1 CEU Free 26 Jun

Join us for a free Passive House get together event, meet like-minded people, and expand your professional circle. Network, talk shop about Passive House and building science, and have fun!...

Registration
June 26, 2026 3:00 PM ET

Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates

Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates Free 9 Jul

This presentation explores the unique challenges and effective solutions for applying Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, including optimized ventilation, moisture control,...

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July 9, 2026 12:00 PM PT
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High Performance Builder

The pods were also incredibly well designed for such a compact demonstrator. They are a closed loop and show many strange scenarios you encounter in the field (inside-inside pig’s ear corner? Got it.) They also offer immediate feedback which I appreciate I would really love to build one for my company’s training if the plans are ever available, or design something similar!

Also should be said Ben and Daria are among the best trainers I’ve ever encountered in the construction industry. It is really obvious they care about the community and are passionate about what they do. Need more just like them.

Cedrick Gousse

High Performance Builder

CPHT Course Participant

[Enrico was] very knowledgable and kept everyone involved. Answered questions with ease and confidence.

CPHT Course Participant

CPHT Course Participant

Enrico is certainly on top of his game here. I could see that he is a foremost expert in this field.

CPHT Course Participant

Alex Everett

Building to the Passivhaus standard has much easier than I expected!  The material is easy to work with. The details are easy to execute. Enrico has provided thorough design details and is readily available to answer questions from the field. I’m in!

Alex Everett

Everett Building – Jackson, WY

Dave Edwards, Earthbound Homes – San Jose, CA

I’ve been a green builder for 16 years, and I came in here and it was like trying to drink from a fire hose.

Dave Edwards

Earthbound Homes – San Jose, CA

CPHT Course Participant

I learned a huge amount, to the point where I’m changing the way I build.

CPHT Course Participant

Mark Vigil, NEEDBASED – Santa Fe, NM

I just can’t say enough about the class. So much useful information.

Mark Vigil

NEEDBASED – Santa Fe, NM

Brad Begin, President of Alpen High Performance Products

We are energized to see companies like Emu Passive now offering focused, expert support to help educate and facilitate manufacturers to create even better, more affordable and optimized solutions.

Brad Begin

President of Alpen High Performance Products

Jed Wolfram, Bozeman Sustainabuild – Bozeman, MT

Every builder should take this class. Period.

Jed Wolfram

Bozeman Sustainabuild – Bozeman, MT
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Articles

What if buildings could make us healthier?

What if buildings could make us healthier?

By Dilianny Espinoza • April 6, 2026

What if buildings could make us healthier? We track steps, calories, heart rates—so why not architecture? When we talk about...

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How to Get $2,000 Reimbursed for Passive House Training in New Jersey

How to Get $2,000 Reimbursed for Passive House Training in New Jersey

By Enrico Bonilauri • March 19, 2026

High-performance building is no longer just a niche market; it is the future of the construction industry. As energy codes...

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2025 NYCECC: Why Passive House is Your Cheat Code

2025 NYCECC: Why Passive House is Your Cheat Code

By Enrico Bonilauri • March 15, 2026

If you work in the New York City AEC industry, you have likely felt the ground shifting beneath your feet....

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