Passive House 101: Introduction to Passive Buildings, 2022

Learn the basics of the Phius building standard, including passive house requirements, tools used, and unique construction methods. Join us to see why we feel Phius is the best building solution for reduced energy costs, comfort, and durability.

We share the whys, hows, and examples of Passive House design and building in the United States. This presentation provides a good baseline for those new to passive house, and includes the latest updates for those wanting a refresher.

Hosted by Phius Alliance Chicago board members, Tom Boeman and Curtis Stewart.

___________Learn More___________
+ Phius Alliance Chicago Website: https://passivehousechicago.org/
+ Phius Alliance Chicago Meetup Page: https://www.meetup.com/Passive-House-Alliance-Chicago/
+ Phius Website: https://www.phius.org/
+ Phius Multifamily Resource Center: https://multifamily.phius.org/
+ Phius Commercial Resource Center: https://commercial.phius.org/

___________Resources___________
+ Phius 2021 Passive Building Standard Certification Guide: https://www.phius.org/PHIUS+2021/Phius%20Certification%20Guidebook%20v3.02.pdf
+ Phius - A Policy Roadmap to Clean Carbon Construction: https://www.phius.org/Tools-Resources/PDF/PHIUS_PolicyBlueprint_FINAL_11-24.pdf
+ Phius Design Guide for Multifamily Construction: https://commercial.phius.org/sites/default/files/phius-passive-building-design-guide-multifamily.pdf
+ Phius Design Guide for Commercial Construction: https://commercial.phius.org/sites/default/files/phius-commercial-construction-design-guide.pdf

___________Timestamps___________
00:00 Intro
00:42 Who is Phius and what do they do?
01:21 What is Passive House?
01:52 What is a Passive Building?
02:58 History of the Passive Building standard
03:30 The Phius standard
04:42 Certification Requirements
05:24 Space Conditioning Targets
06:45 Source Energy
07:34 Passive Building Principles & Dynamics
08:17 Start with Compact Form
09:32 Continuous Insulation
10:12 Minimize Thermal Bridging
11:50 Airtight Construction
11:56 Manage Solar Gains
13:42 Balanced Ventilation
17:08 Minimized, Efficient Mechanical Systems
19:03 Efficient Lighting and Water Systems
19:33 Target Setting Methodology
21:35 Quality Insurance Requirements
22:30 When to Use Renewables
24:38 Certification Process
27:06 The Phius Core Prescriptive Path
28:35 Phius Growth
30:01 Resources

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