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.

With each wildfire, lives are uprooted, and homes are lost, leaving communities across the affected regions to rebuild amidst unimaginable destruction. The recent Los Angeles wildfires caused devastating damage, destroying thousands of homes and displacing countless people, leaving entire communities struggling to recover. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection(CAL FIRE), the Palisades Fire destroyed 6,833 structures and claimed 12 lives, while the Eaton Fire led to the loss of 9,418 structures and 17 lives. Though the cause remains under investigation, the destruction has sparked an urgent conversation about how we can better protect our communities from such devastation.

As the region begins to rebuild, many are turning to innovative solutions for long-term fire protection. One such solution gaining attention is Passive House Design, known for its energy-efficient features and its potential to enhance resilience against future wildfires. But what exactly makes it ‘passive’? And how does it measure up as a viable solution to wildfire risks? With the memory of these fires still fresh, the need for sustainable, protective design has never been more urgent.