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Ben Wolk, NCARB, CPHC, SHP, has long advocated for modern construction practices that enhance occupant comfort, long-term performance, and overall durability. He approaches projects from a holistic perspective, with the understanding that buildings are a collection of systems that must work together and be coordinated from the very beginning of design in order to deliver a beautifully cohesive and successful project. This includes the balance required between embodied carbon, operational carbon, and durability when selecting systems and products.
In his 17 years of practice (11 as a CPHC), Ben has been involved with a number of Phius Certified projects, including designing and assisting in the construction of Oregon’s first Habitat for Humanity passive house in 2012, and helping shepherd the 66-unit Ellie Passivhaus project (the largest Phius Certified market-rate apartment building in Seattle) through Phius Certification, and was part of the early design team for the Care First Animal Hospital, the first passive house certified animal hospital in the world. He is excited to be a part of the education program at Phius to teach building science and passive building principles to a wide range of students from all over the country.