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PUTTING THE PUNK INTO PASSIVE HOUSE

Can Passive House design and construction help achieve a Solarpunk future where people can thrive? In this first video of a four-part series, Zack Semke summarizes what the scientists are telling us about climate change today and pushes back on the fifth form of climate denialism: climate doomism or, "it's too late". Join in this exploration of the climate crisis, the clean energy transition, and how buildings will play a starring role in halting climate change.

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Whole Life Carbon Calculator

We have now a new tool allowing us as Passive House designers to calculate total cradle-to-grave building carbon emissions, for buildings located in the US, within the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) tool. By utilizing the PHPP and PHN PHribbon, building designers have an unparalleled ability to connect design and construction choices to carbon emissions outcomes. Wouldn't you wan to know about your building carbon footprint?

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Fresh Air System

A continuous fresh air ventilation system supplies 24 hours a day fresh outdoor air into your PASSIVE HOUSE.

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Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo (MGBCE)

Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo (MGBCE 2020). Virtual tour of two certified Los Angeles Passive House projects.

Co-presentation of the Perlita House in Altwater Village and PHLA+ in Culver City by Xavier Gaucher and Christian Kienapfel

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Fresh Air System

Fresh Air System with Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV). It is time to change the filters MERV-13 filter at the Comfoair and at the returns.

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Clean your Panels

Cleaning of photovoltaic panels at Passive House Los Angeles (PHLA+)

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