The North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) shares up-to-date news, events, and other knowledge resources related to Passive House across North America. NAPHN helps promote Passive House across the continent. Membership now includes: Canadian Passive House Institute, New York Passive House, Passive House California, passivhausMAINE, Passive House New Mexico, and Passive House Northwest. See www.naphnetwork.org
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Formed in 2010, NY Passive House (NYPH) is working to promote a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient built environment through the promotion of the Passive House building standard. NYPH is an independent not-for-profit organization that facilitates the exchange of information and experiences, among local, national and international practitioners of the Passive House building standard. NYPH is an affiliate of the International Passive House Association. Become a NYPH member here.
passivhausMAINE is committed to decreasing carbon emissions, decreasing dependency on fossil fuels and decreasing costs for winter heating across the economic strata in Maine. Currently passivhausMAINE has representatives from architectural firms, design/build companies, auditors, green building consultants, a photographer and an attorney. It is eager to bring more voices to the table particularly environmentalists, educators, low-income housing administrators and developers, realators and bankers. Become a member of PHME here.
The Canadian Passive House Institute West (CanPHI West) is a non-profit organisation that works to provide Canadians with the knowledge, tools, networks and confidence to design and construct buildings to meet the Passive House Standard. The Canadian Passive House Institute West is a member organization, delivering educational and training courses, and networking events across Canada. We facilitate information sharing and aim to foster the growth of the Passive House community. Become a CanPHI member here.
The mission of Passive House California (PHCA) is to educate the public about the Passive House building performance standard to help create healthy, comfortable, durable, energy- and resource-efficient buildings and communities. PHCA is an affiliate of the International Passive House Association. Become a PHCA member here.
Passive House Northwest: PHnw is a community of Certified Passive House Consultants and others involved with high-performance building. Our goal is to promote highly energy efficient construction through implementation of the Passive House standard. We are motivated by the long-term protection of the environment and climate; the promotion of sustainability, quality, and durability in building construction; the creation of a built environment that is healthy for its inhabitants; and the advancement of energy independence and the reduction of operating costs for building occupants and owners. Become a PHNW member here.
Passive House Western Pennsylvania (PHWPA) is a membership organization dedicated to lowering energy use in buildings. PHWPA’s goal is to provide education, promote awareness, transparent resource sharing, and advocacy for Passive House strategies for commercial and residential buildings in our region. In pursuing this goal we will foster a collaborative network to unify the Passive House community in this region and in the country. Become a PHWPA member here.
Maison Passive Québec (MPQ) is dedicated to the success of the Passive House Standard in Québec. MPQ’s mission includes the creation of passive house information resources, training and education in French within the province of Québec. The group promotes certified passive house projects, and demonstrates the feasibility of the standard in our geographical context, with the goal of influencing the local building codes and culture. So if you are a Passive House enthusiast located in Québec, or for that matter a French speaking North American enthusiast, be sure to get involved with Maison Passive Québec.
The Ontario Passive House Group was formed to bring Passive House into the hearts and minds of all Ontarians. The Vision: Passive House design and construction approaches adopted as standard practice across the province. Our Mission: Promote and educate public and private sectors, regulators, officials, and consumers about Passive House. Our Values: Open, democratic and transparent organization that is accessible to everyone interested in high performance buildings. Find out more and join here.
The Greater Philadelphia Passive House Association is dedicated to making Passive House design and construction a mainstream practice. GPPHA envisions a world where buildings make a positive impact on energy resources and enhance the built and natural environment. Become a GPPHA member here.