Passive building cuts energy consumption by 60-80 percent compared to code buildings. Certified passive buildings provide superior comfort, indoor air quality, and resilience. PHIUS is a 501(c)3 organization that provides research, technical standards, training, certification and design tools. PHAUS--a chapter/membership program--provides community and outreach. PHIUS and PHAUS are making passive building best practice.
It’s about building science and balance. It's the best path to Net Zero and Net Positive. And it’s not just for houses—passive building means schools, offices, hotels, high-rises.
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In cooperation with Building Science Corporation, under a U.S. DOE Building America Grant, the PHIUS Technical Committee has completed exhaustive research and testing toward new passive house standards that take into account a broad range of climate conditions and other variables in North …
