The Passive House Network Presents:
An Introduction to Passive House
Passive House goals and methodology challenge and empower architects and builders to make the architectural design the driver of climate, health, and social solutions addressing indoor air quality, thermal comfort, resilience, and affordability. PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson will dive into the fundamental principles, history, certification, costs, systems, and applications of Passive House, including the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to redefine industry expectations.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the goals of Passive House performance, including hygienic ventilation, thermal comfort, durability, energy efficiency, resilience, and affordability.
2. Outline the five fundamental principles of Passive House design and how each contributes to reaching occupant health, safety, and welfare goals.
3. Describe how Passive House tools and methodology deliver predictable, high-quality results, allowing heating & cooling system sizing to be reduced by 75% typically.
4. Understand how Passive House methods have been adapted and grown to include practically every building type while addressing all climate zones, from factories in Sri Lanka to office towers in Boston.
Presenter: Ken Levenson
Ken practiced architecture for 20 years in New York City and in 2010 started to focuse on the climate emergency. Ken became a founding board member of New York Passive House, the National Passive House Alliance, and the North American Passive House Network. In 2011, he co-founded 475 High Performance Building Supply with a mission to transform the North American construction industry.
Ken has worked on dozens of Passive House projects in various capacities, including architect, consultant, material supplier, trainer, advisor, and advocate. He has lectured on Passive House at various national and international events, advising policymakers at the United Nations and federal, state, and local governments. In August 2020, Ken became Executive Director of The Passive House Network. Ken has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute.
Register and join this virtual Lunch & Learn
April 16th, 2026/12:00-1:00 PM (PDT)
1 HSW/LU Approved
Image Credits: Passive House Network