Designing passive house: From small scale to large impact

Description

Passive House design is proving to be a practical framework for buildings that perform under pressure. From tighter envelopes to smarter material choices, these principles deliver energy efficiency, durability, and occupant comfort at every scale. This July, the ROCKonnect Masterclass Series brings together a residential architect and an experienced general contractor to explore how Passive House strategies translate from individual homes to larger, community-scale applications.

Earn 1 AIA credit and learn:

• How the five core Passive House components work together to deliver performance in both residential and larger-scale projects
• Practical construction techniques and lessons learned from Passive House projects across the Pacific Northwest and California, from single-family homes to multi-unit developments
• How certification pathways and energy modeling shape early design decisions, including setting performance benchmarks and aligning teams around measurable outcomes
• Material selection strategies that meet energy and fire safety goals simultaneously, with emphasis on stone wool and other noncombustible materials for thermal efficiency and WUI resilience

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