New Single-Family Residence in Los Angeles Achieves Official Passive House Institute Certification!

Congratulations to the team for successfully completing certification!

This SB-9 project embraces California's forward-thinking regulations to combat the housing shortage in Los Angeles by introducing additional residential units. Designed to meet the rigorous International Passive House Standard, it ensures superior energy efficiency, exceptional comfort, and outstanding indoor air quality.

The International Passive House Standard represents a globally recognized benchmark for energy-efficient building design. It focuses on principles like airtight construction, high-performance insulation, thermal bridge-free design, optimized ventilation with heat recovery, and the use of high-quality windows. These elements combine to create homes that are not only energy-efficient but also provide unparalleled comfort, reduced utility costs, a smaller environmental footprint, and enhanced acoustic performance.

Team:

Passive House Certification:           
Home Energy Services, Steve Mann

Certified Passive House Designer:   
Christian Kienapfel, LEED-AP, CPHD/C,
Architect:      PARAVANT Architects
(team Siavosh Sepanta, Halil Dolan, Frank Maldanao)
Contractor:              
Goliath Construction, Alberto and his entire team
Engineer:                  Get Structural, Paul Truong
Photography:          Revepix, Daniel Dilanian
IT / Low Voltage:     Vincent Williams
Permits:                    Coast Expediting, Liberty Winter
Soil Engineer:          Grover Hollingsworth & Associates, Inc