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International Passive House Association (iPHA)
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The global network of #PassiveHouse professionals and enthusiasts working to promote the Passive House Standard
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🎓 Attention Students! 🎓
The Passive House Institute is offering #designPH-EDU, a special version of the 3D planning tool, for FREE for one year! This is an amazing opportunity for students to explore the possibilities of energy-efficient building design.

👉https://ow.ly/Ngtc50XMatw
February 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
📣 Save the date!
The PHINZ 2026 Conference is going to Auckland 🇳🇿
📅 30–31 July 2026
🎯 Passive House is a Team Sport!

A great opportunity to connect with the NZ high-performance building community.
More info 👉 https://ow.ly/wAzp50XXjHP
February 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM
On March 5, Passive House Japan marks its 15th Anniversary Forum in Tokyo: “Moving Beyond New Single-Family Homes: Is It Possible?”

Explore #PassiveHouse retrofits, non-residential certification & timber construction.

Find out more and register: https://passivehouse-japan.org/event/20947/
February 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Discover our Speakers’ Corner playlist on YouTube 🎥

The playlist covers a wide range of topics—from inspiring project case studies and innovative #PassiveHouse solutions to forward-looking policy initiatives. 🌱

👉 Watch, learn, and get inspired! https://ow.ly/xuKI50XM7fl
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🇬🇧 Save the Date: UK Passivhaus Conference 2026

📅 17–18 November 2026
📍 London & Online

The UK Passivhaus Conference 2026 is back, and it’s set to be two inspiring days of innovation, expertise and real-world impact.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/HW9A50Yf96i
February 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🌐 New Feature: End customers can now request quotes directly through the #Passive House Component Database! Making certified components more accessible — and workflows more efficient. 🚀

Discover more in the Passive House Component Database: https://database.passivehouse.com/en/components/
February 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Passive House Building Database continues to grow, and some of the newest entries include detailed project documentation.

Discover the latest projects and explore documented examples here:
👉 https://ow.ly/sXbh50Yf8Tm
February 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Compact heat pump units have provided ventilation, heating, and hot water in many Passive House homes. But what happens when these systems reach the end of their service life?
🔎 Find out on Passipedia.org: https://ow.ly/PPsk50Yf8jc

February 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The recording of our February 2026 iPHA webinar is now live on Passipedia!
Discover Mirador de Gràcia, Catalonia’s first all-electric Passive House-certified elderly care home, presented by Oliver Style (Praxis Resilient Buildings).

https://passipedia.org/webinars/miradordegracia
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We’ve just released a new YouTube video all about how effective monitoring can support deep energy #retrofits — showing how tracking performance after renovation helps ensure low energy use and high indoor comfort.

👉 Watch it now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTo6QltnJc
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Tune in to Guy Martin’s “House Without Bills”. The Channel 4 programme follows the deep renovation of a Manchester semi-detached home to reach ultra-low energy performance using Passive House #retrofit (#EnerPHit) standards— w/ practical tips!
https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/?nId=1534
February 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
🌍 PHPP 10: Climate and Component Data Update! This release includes new certified Passive House components, updated climate data, and a milestone: over 1,000 climate datasets for worldwide planning.

Download via the Passive House Portal: https://ow.ly/wySY50XLEYj
February 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
🎓 Attention Students! 🎓
The Passive House Institute is offering #designPHEDU, a special version of the 3D planning tool, for FREE for one year! This is a great opportunity for students to explore the possibilities of energy-efficient building design.

👉 https://ow.ly/HOTK50XMauX
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
HPHI has submitted a landmark proposal to develop Greece’s first certified #PassiveHouse social housing building! 🇬🇷🏡 Tackling energy poverty through a nearly zero-energy retrofit, with free technical support and transparent performance monitoring.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1HLO50Y9oTp
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We’re excited to share the relaunch of the Passive House Institute’s official website, a refreshed, user-friendly hub for everything related to #PassiveHouse and #EnergyEfficient buildings! 🥳

Check it out! https://passivehouse.com/en/home/
February 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🚀 The first pilot course of the EU-funded #AchieVEZEB project kicked off in Stuttgart in January with strong interest and highly motivated participants.

Focused on #EnergyEfficiency and the #PassiveHouse concept for new builds and retrofits. 👏

🔗 https://ow.ly/m2YA50Y9hRU
February 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Join us on April 24-25 in Essen for the 28th International Passive House Conference! It’s an event you won’t want to miss, packed with everything you need to stay at the forefront of energy-efficient building design.

👉 Explore the full program and grab your ticket today!
https://ow.ly/E0R550Y1bWZ
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📣 Upcoming webinar from Passive House California
Learn how the 2025 California Energy Code (Title 24) aligns with #PassiveHouse design and performance.

🗓 Feb 10, 2026 | ⏰ 1:30–3:30 pm
👉 passivehousecal.org/events/2025-california-energy-code-passive-house/
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
📣 Call for Presentations: The Passive House Network Conference 2026

Have insights, lessons, or projects to share? Submit your presentation proposal and help advance the conversation on how #PassiveHouse transforms building delivery.

🗓Deadline: FEB 13
🔗Learn more & submit: https://ow.ly/E5QS50Y1fQx
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The Centre for the Humanities (University of Oxford) has achieved #PassiveHouse certification, becoming the largest Passive House building in England, the largest university building in Europe, and home to the world’s first PH-certified concert hall! 🎊

https://ow.ly/B0fp50XLvcE
📸 Will South, Etude
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
#PassiveHouse workshops in Portugal
Hands-on training proves its value — connecting design, site execution, and real building performance. Participants share their “learning by doing” experience in this video.
👉 instagram.com/p/DTfM7enkUZg/

📅 Next workshop coming soonus
February 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
🇬🇧 UK #Passivhaus Retrofit update
New research from the Passivhaus Trust shows #EnerPHit deep retrofits aren’t more expensive. Check out the newly updated guide: Passivhaus Retrofit in the UK.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:40 PM
New research links long-term air pollution exposure to higher depression risk.

This article explores how #PassiveHouse design can reduce chronic exposure to PM2.5, noise, and thermal stress, supporting healthier indoor environments long-term.

https://tinyurl.com/mpzec4ut
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Are you a manufacturer or vendor of #PassiveHouse components? Or part of a network that promotes #EnergyEfficiency in the building sector?

Showcase your innovations at the upcoming Passive House Exhibition in Essen, Germany, on April 24–25, at the #28intPHC!

https://ow.ly/FG5M50XTyHB
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🎓 iPHA Webinars are back! Join us on 4 Feb, 6pm CET for a Project Spotlight on Mirador de Gràcia, Catalonia’s first all-electric #PassiveHouse elderly care home. Oliver Style shares how high-performance design delivers comfort and low energy use in 24/7 care buildings.

https://ow.ly/OCKM50Y1fcR
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM