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Passive Buildings

@passivebldgscan

Non-profit organization encouraging the design, construction, renovation and verification of buildings to the Passive House Standard in Canada

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A builder discovers a passion for high performance construction and design. #passivehouse #greenbuilding youtube.com/watch?v=FSi3Ad…

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What does it look like when you try to do a cross laminated timber project on an island in Muskoka? Architect Terrell Wong tells the story. #greenbuilding youtube.com/watch?v=3f5a-e…

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Are you ready to build safer, smarter, and more fire-resilient communities? Join PassiveHouseAccelerator on March 14th for the Designing for Fire Resilience online conference, part of the Reimagine Buildings event series. passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/designi…

Are you ready to build safer, smarter, and more fire-resilient communities? Join <a href="/PHAccelerator/">PassiveHouseAccelerator</a> on March 14th for the Designing for Fire Resilience online conference, part of the Reimagine Buildings event series.

passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/designi…
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Energiesprong, inclusion in buildings, responsible building are featured in our just released videos from November Boots on the Ground in Toronto. #passivehouse mailchi.mp/83f9138f052a/p…

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How does the built environment shaps us? How does exclusion shape the built environment? How does inclusion shape the built environment? Presentation by Haley Rae Lawson youtube.com/watch?v=t3-AYJ…

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The Dutch Energiesprong strategy, which accelerates deep retrofits of homes using prefabricated panels, has become increasingly popular in Canada. This presentation looks at the approach with solid masonry wall assemblies. #greenbuilding youtu.be/YJzCaaNCcAo?fe…

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The Responsible Buildings Pact, an initiative of the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance, is a cross-industry agreement aimed at ensuring the more consistent consideration and use of lower carbon materials where it makes sense. youtu.be/4hkISPZjexQ?fe…

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Check out PassiveHouseAccelerator for Reimagine Buildings '25 Past Present Future. Online, June 12th, 2025, 9am – 9pm (EDT) Register now 👉 passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/reimagi… #passivehouse

Check out <a href="/PHAccelerator/">PassiveHouseAccelerator</a>  for Reimagine Buildings '25 Past Present Future. Online, June 12th, 2025, 9am – 9pm (EDT)
Register now 👉  passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/reimagi…
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PBC board member Terrell Wong is about to plant 100 trees in her small Toronto backyard, a dense mini forest based on the Miyawaki Method. An anti-lawn anthem from director David Hartman, who produces our "Boots on the Ground" videos. check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=LUABUe…

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Josh Lewis, P.Eng, CEM, is the VP Energy Engineering at Nerva Energy and here he shares lessons learned and best practices for ventilation system options for multi-unit residential buildings. #passivehouse youtube.com/watch?v=yOeE71…

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What does it take to design a home that harmonizes modernism and sustainability? Architect Gregory Beck Rubin shares key design lessons and #passivehouse strategies. youtube.com/watch?v=5xCmqA…

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One of North America's first certified volumetric modular Passive House projects, this talk provides insight into the design, detailing and construction process for a Hamilton-based project that has recently been Passive House certified. #passivehouse youtube.com/watch?v=6r0EqK…

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Did you know you can find #passivehouse pros on our website for your jobs? A welcome to our newest listing from PBC member DJ Henry Homes & Renovations that have been building passive house homes for over 8 years! passivebuildings.ca/find-a-pro

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Building Science consultant, field tester, educator, and PBC board member Greg Labbe laments excessive window opening and the claims that go with it in a new piece on PBC. . . #IAQ #airquality passivebuildings.ca/articles/2r9h9…

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In this presentation, #passivehouse builder Ed Marion focuses on the building envelope details that helped them across the finish line to achieve PHIUS Certification on a multi-family project. youtube.com/watch?v=Nymj40…

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From the 1960’s to #netzero, Guy, a professional project manager, and Johanne, a pharmacist, both sought a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. This is how they got there. youtube.com/watch?v=5FGe6i…

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Is it a pool or a pond? This is a big question when it comes to putting in natural water features. Presenter Derek Lippert provides an overview of the options available when going more natural. youtube.com/watch?v=_UMY97…