14 impressive passive project designs from PhiusCon 2022
These 14 projects represent what the future of building will look like and are all Phius-certified. Phius standards...
New MIT passive cooling system works without electricity
With rising temperatures, humans have become more reliant on cooling technology to maintain stable temperatures....
First condo in NYC certified by Passive House Institute
Charlotte of the Upper West Side sounds like a fabulous new play by that trendy new writer, but actually, the real...
This architect has spent two decades on sustainable design
Any little thing you can do to be more sustainable is a good thing, such as placing a barrel outside to capture...
Biophilic villa with a green rooftop minimizes solar gain
Villa KD 45 by Studio Symbiosis is a villa designed for a joint family in Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR, India. The villa...
Rammed earth is still popular as a sustainable solution
In response to some of the challenges of climate change, the building industry is turning to some throwback techniques...
NION to be one of Frankfurt’s most sustainable office spaces
Recently, UNStudio's designs for NION, an office building in Germany, were selected for further development and...
Vietnam home cools the topical heat with its passive design
The mission of the build was to address reducing green space in the surrounding area. In addition, providing a...
Modern prefab housing offers affordable, high-quality design
What is the answer to solving the housing crisis? Of several answers, one is to build more housing. This simple...
This barn achieved LEED Platinum with its Zen design
The Zen Barn by Christopher Simmonds Architect is a home in a historic Ottawa neighborhood. It achieved LEED Platinum...
This is the first passive house dormitory in Canada
UBCO Skeena Residence complex has 220 bedrooms, a beautiful Commons area and sustainability features throughout....
Passive and green design becomes of Annandale House
Day Bukh Architects met the challenges of designing a green home that matches the client’s desire for a minimalist...
Niger school uses passive design for their energy crisis
"In the midst of an energy crisis, a passive design on this school in Niamey, Niger has been a great success,"...
Rivendell net-zero energy house optimizes solar energy
Surrounded by lush scenery in Harvard, Massachusetts is the Jenson-DeLeeuw Net-Zero Energy House by Paul Lukez...
Passive design helps Casa 22 Avellaners blend into Catalonia
Architect Guillem Carrera faced multiple challenges regarding the placement, orientation and composition of this...
19th century Harlem house restored to be energy efficient
A 19th-century house, owners interested in passive house design and an architectural firm came together with a...
Passive design helps Lucio building regulate its temperature
The architectural design of the Lucio office building in Lille, France, integrates with the sun for variable lighting...
House in the Forest is cork-cladded with an all-natural pool
The House in the Forest designed by El Fil Verd is a remarkable example of a passive house that benefits from natural...
Biophilic Belgian Pavilion features futuristic sustainable design
The theme of Expo 2020 Dubai is "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future." In line with this, the Belgian Pavilion,...
Czech Republic sports hall maximizes passive energy
Encircled by a deciduous forest, the Sports Hall by OV-Architekti provides a space of gathering and leisure for...
The Ice Box Challenge shows effectiveness of passive house design
The Ice Box Challenge was a visual representation of the effectiveness of passive house design elements,...
Passive design keeps House Under Shadows cool and near net-zero
House Under Shadows is actually two houses, connected through passive design elements to provide efficient...
Jade brings green space and passive design to Kuwait
Jade is a multi-level residential building located in a high-density area of Salmiya, Kuwait, where architects...
Explore the Saltbox Passive House’s sweet sustainable design
The Saltbox Passive House is located in Bromont, Quebec, and is a residence for a family of four. The 3100-square-foot...
Architects give 1890s home a Passive House retrofit
The idea of retrofitting is certainly nothing new, especially for historic buildings. But the Yannell PHIUS+ House...
Brooklyn Home Company designs passive townhouse with raw wood elements
New York-based collective The Brooklyn Home Company has designed a passive townhouse in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood...
Rainwater-capturing holiday home is an extension of the landscape
Early last year, Mexican architecture firm fabian m escalante h | arquitectos completed a holiday home in the central...
Passive House-certified residence frames ski resort views in Utah
When a family decided to relocate from Silicon Valley to the Utah ski town of Park City, they tapped local design...
Sunne passively and stylishly collects sunlight for use after dark
A recently launched Kickstarter campaign shines light on everyday possibilities for solar technology. Sunne is...
New apartments bring sustainable architecture to the Upper West Side
New York’s Upper West Side has long been a coveted area of the city, but few new developments have risen on the...
