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The Cornerstones Of Thermal Comfort: High Performance Windows

The Cornerstones Of Thermal Comfort: High Performance Windows Free 20 Nov

Windows and exterior doors play a key role in the success of any project. They open up the building to daylight and exterior views, and allow for natural ventilation. They...

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November 20, 2025 6:30 PM MT

Emu Passive’s 5000 Builders Challenge – 2025 End of the Year Report

Emu Passive’s 5000 Builders Challenge – 2025 End of the Year Report Free 4 Dec

This presentation delivers the End-of-Year Report on the 5000 Builders Challenge, providing vital updates on Emu Passive’s initiative. We will start with key metrics, detailing the total number of people...

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December 4, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Passive House Construction Details

Passive House Construction Details Free 8 Jan

This presentation, offers an in-depth exploration of developing Passive House-level construction details applicable to commercial, residential, and retrofit projects. It is fundamentally structured around the integrated design and construction of...

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January 8, 2026 12:00 PM ET

Passive House Strategies in Very Cold, Alpine, and Arctic Climates

Passive House Strategies in Very Cold, Alpine, and Arctic Climates Free 22 Jan

This presentation explores applying Passive House building science to create highly durable, energy-efficient, and comfortable structures in very cold, alpine, and arctic climates. The focus is on achieving passive survivability—designing...

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January 22, 2026 12:00 PM MT

Passive House Specs Writing and Estimating

Passive House Specs Writing and Estimating Free 5 Feb

This presentation addresses the critical need for architects, specification writers, general contractors, and estimators to translate ambitious Passive House performance goals into actionable, budget-conscious documentation for large-scale multi-family and commercial...

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February 5, 2026 12:00 PM ET
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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

California Moves Toward Passive House Compliance with AB 368

California Moves Toward Passive House Compliance with AB 368

By Enrico Bonilauri • June 2, 2025

California AB 368 Passive House Compliance Could Transform Building Efficiency Standards On May 30, the passing of California AB368 Bill...

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Get Ready: Summer Building Science Presentations Are Here!

Get Ready: Summer Building Science Presentations Are Here!

By Enrico Bonilauri • May 23, 2025

Emu’s Summer Presentations Calendar Join us this Summer for a great series of free in-depth webinars and in-person social events....

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Big Win for Passive House: Washington State Passes HB 1183

Big Win for Passive House: Washington State Passes HB 1183

By Enrico Bonilauri • April 17, 2025

HB 1183: A Key Step for Passive House in Washington Washington State has recently passed HB 1183, a landmark bill...

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