Passive Building Foundations Training Provides Entryway into the World of Phius
A detailed breakdown of the Passive Building Foundations Training, including the course format, who should take it, topics covered, and more.
Project Office Hours | April 2024
Phius Certification Program Director James Ortega answers project questions.
Phius Blower Door Testing: Be PHearless
Phius QA/QC Manager Tony Lisanti provides guidance on conducting blower door tests for Phius projects of all types and sizes.
Cooling with Kimberly Llewellyn
Mitsubishi's Kimberly Llewellyn discusses cooling options for Phius projects.
March 2024 Project Spotlight: Lakeside Net Zero Passive House
This edition of the Phius Project Spotlight series highlights the Lakeside Net Zero Passive House single-family project in Richland, Michigan.
Thoughts on ABCC Guidance Report on Residential Building Decarbonization
Phius Senior Scientist Graham Wright offers his thoughts on the recently published Accelerating Residential Building Decarbonization guidance report published by the Advanced Building Construction Collaborative.
Architect's Guide to Ultra-Low-Energy Buildings, Microgrids, & Direct Current
This comprehensive guide, developed by Phius with funding provided by the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative grant, was prepared to assist architects in navigating rapidly emerging design issues associated with decarbonization and resilience. It also presents a case study exploring the interactions of numerous microgrid design variables with several project intents at both a building and neighborhood level setting.
A Tour of Sonoran Desert Passive
Phius Associate Director Lisa White recounts her tour of the Sonoran Desert Passive Phius Certified project in Tucson, Arizona.
February 2024 Project Spotlight: 159 Allston Street
This edition of the Phius Project Spotlight series highlights the 159 Allston Street multifamily project in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Just Don't: A Webinar
Phius Project Certifier Al Mitchell outlines what not to do on Phius projects.