In this episode of The Passive House Podcast Jay Fox interviews Edie Dillman (co-founder and CEO of B.Public Prefab) and Karen Ramsey (founder and sustainability strategist at Building Wellness) about Fort Collins, Colorado’s Design to 2030 pilot program. They describe B.Public’s panelized, Passive House–standard prefab shell system launched in 2019 and Ramsey’s consulting work supporting Passive House projects, including rebuild efforts after the Marshall Fire and work tied to the Los Angeles fire rebuild. The conversation centers on Fort Collins’ plan to provide affordable, permit-ready, high-performance home plan sets tailored to local climate and code, with community outreach to determine needed housing types and builder training on panelization and key Passive House techniques.

Sears Homes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Modern_Homes

https://www.bpublicprefab.com/
https://www.buildingwellnessllc.com/

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In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, co-host Jay Fox interviews Heather McKinstry and Shefali Sanghvi of Dattner Architects about their work focusing on Passive House projects, primarily affordable housing in New York City. The discussion delves into Dattner Architects' commitment to civic work, including multifamily housing, transportation, and healthcare projects. They emphasize the benefits of Passive House standards in dense urban environments, particularly in improving indoor air quality and reducing energy consumption. The conversation also touches on overcoming misconceptions about costs, the importance of third-party certification, and the educational needs of both clients and residents. The episode concludes with recommendations for developers interested in pursuing affordable Passive House projects, including tapping into state and local resources and ensuring expertise within the project team.

https://www.dattner.com/

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In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke discusses bio-based materials and high-performance buildings with Lindsey Love from Regenerative Building Solutions. They highlight the importance of early phase energy and embodied carbon modeling, integrating natural materials in construction, and the benefits of such materials for building resilience and occupant health. They also discuss the AIA 2030 Commitment and the Materials Pledge, emphasizing strategies for small firms to implement high-impact, sustainable building practices.

Regenerative Building Solutions: https://www.regenbuilding.com/

Link to the AIA 2030 Commitment: https://www.aia.org/design-excellence/climate-action/zero-carbon/2030-commitment

Nature-based Performance Lab's Fall insight brief: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/retrofit-labs-insight-briefs-now-available

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