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Free Webinar: An Introduction to Passive House, October 15, 9 - 11 am PT
Event Description
Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This course dives into the basic principles, history, certification, costs, systems, and applications of Passive House, including the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations.
The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:
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- Why Passive House
- What's the logic of Passive House
- Passive House methodology
- The tools
- Examples
Ken Levenson, Executive Director, The Passive House Network Ken practiced architecture for 20 years in New York City and has a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. In 2009, focusing on the climate emergency, he discovered Passive House and became a Certified Passive House Designer. Ken cofounded New York Passive House in 2010 and NAPHN, which became The Passive House Network (PHN), non-profits working to build Passive House capacity. In 2011, Ken closed his architecture firm, co-founding 475 High Performance Building Supply to provide missing components and education to support the building industry's transformation. In 2019, Ken stepped down from the PHN and NYPH boards and the management of 475 and volunteered with Extinction Rebellion, utilizing non-violent civil disobedience to demand climate action from governments. In 2020, Ken returned to PHN as its first Executive Director.
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