A Chapter of the Passive House Network. Supporting Passive House since 2008.
NOT JUST FOR BUILDERS
PHMN is proud to announce the second TwinCities’ certified Passive House Tradesperson Training in March 2023. This course is transformational whether you are interested in Passive House specifically, or just looking to learn how to make really energy efficient, comfortable, economical and resilient buildings.
Click through to our course provider EMU for the details and to sign up.
Questions: Please contact John Noterman.
Visit and Experience TE Studio’s Good Energy Haus November 12 and 13, 2022.
Capture the QR code, or click and sign up at Eventbrite.
Have your pick at any of these upcoming and exciting events, open houses, and learning opportunities. Mark your calendar but make sure to check back as some of these events may be updated or revised.
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for a Sustainable Future
Lexington Parkway Passive House Plus
Keep your Cool! Motorized Passive House Shades and Controls
This is Passive House Minnesota’s monthly Meet & Greet (happy hour) where Passive House Minnesota members and others in the local PH community get together to discuss Passive House and drink marvelous beers, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. All are welcome — whether you are a Passive House practitioner, building owner, supplier, real estate agent, developer, or general supporter — we hope to see you there!
Passive House – The Economic and Environmental Solution for a Sustainable Future
The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate.
Join us at Connect 2022! It’s a half day conference focused on green retrofits, new construction, renewable energy and green appraisals. You will broaden your knowledge and maximize your value to buyers and sellers.
Good Energy Haus – Minneapolis’ first certified Passive House Plus
1) Using Passive House to Achieve the AIA 2030 Commitment
2) Good Energy Haus – Minneapolis’ first certified Passive House Plus
Good Energy Haus, 3406 Benjamin St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
December 17, 2022: We All Need Food and Water
URGENT: Help modify the Minnesota Residential Energy Code – both verbal and/or written comments accepted.
Attend the August 23, 9:30 am hearing of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry regarding Possible Amendments to Rules Governing the Minnesota Residential Energy Code
Are you a Passive House Owner? Join the MRES Sustainability Tour.
The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) is looking for homes to feature on its National Solar Tour October 1 and 2. Sign up here. The MRES Sustainability Tour showcases homes and businesses in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin that feature solar installations, energy storage solutions, water-saving landscapes and more. Visitors can explore the houses virtually or in-person to hear solar-adopters share their planning and installation experiences first-hand, and learn about the cost-savings of sustainable practices and choices to fit their needs.
Stop by and say hi!
Passive House will be at the 2022 Upper Midwest Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, November 7 – 8, 2022.
Call for Speakers
The Getting to Zero Forum is coming to Minneapolis in 2023. Interested in being a speaker? The call for speakers is open now. We hope you’ll attend.
2023 Duluth Energy Design Conference call for speakers – deadline is September 9, 2022. We hope you’ll attend.
Get involved with your local AIA
AIA Minnesota’s COTE (Committee on the Environment) invited PHMN to support a new effort to emphasize building science with practitioners in Minnesota. A first successful call was held in August and COTE is looking for ideas and partners for this effort. Contact Deanna Christiansen at AIA MN with ideas, or to assist with the effort: christiansen@aia-mn.org
Attend the 2022 AIA MN Conference November 9 – 11, 2022
There will be at least 2 Passive House lectures at this year’s local AIA Conference.
Passive House to the People – in 10 Minutes
We need your help! If you know of a local organization working on climate, clean energy, sustainability, or any of the same issues that Passive House is passionate about, please send the info to debora@passivehousenetwork.org. We’re organizing 10 minute intros to folks who know nothing about Passive House – but should.
In June 2022, the Minnesota Passive House community came together to mount an effort and provide comment for the Minnesota QAP program, which awards points for development proposals for affordable multi-family housing in the state.
At present, Passive House projects qualify for a few points but are really only mentioned as a footnote.
The community is proposing to elevate the status of Passive House and award more points to Passive House projects in an effort to provide Passive House benefits to more people and create more equitable, sustainable, durable, comfortable, energy efficient housing.
Co-lead by Minnesotas’ Phius and Passive House Network chapters and endorsed by community organizations such as the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), as well as industry and practitioners, this comment submission demonstrates the vibrancy and energy in the Minnesota Passive House community.
Join us and the international Passive House community for this year’s summer Open Days. Two homes are opening their doors for guided tours and Q&A. Find the details below and help us spread the word.
3406 Benjamin St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Contact: Tim Eian, tim@testudio.com, (612) 203-1629
Visit the Project Page
Visit the Passive House Database Entry
Hosted by Amy and Tim Eian, and TE Studio
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Guided Tour and Q&A from 11am until 1pm. The tour starts at 11:15am. The Q&A starts at Noon.
Rules:
914 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Contact: Tim Eian, tim@testudio.com, (612) 203-1629
Project Page
Passive House Database Entry
Co-hosted by Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, JP’s Remodeling and TE Studio
Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 11am until 1pm.
Notes:
View a world map of open houses.
Visit the Passive House Network’s Open Days page.
with SIGA Vapor Control Products
Thursday, June 2, 2022 – 12:00 to 1pm – Meteek, 4218 Enterprise Cir. Duluth, MN
Please RSVP so we can plan for food: Call or text (218) 343-7332 or ben@meteek.com
Tuesday, April 19th at 5 – 6:30 pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs
This is Passive House Minnesota’s monthly Meet & Greet (happy hour) where Passive House Minnesota members and others in the local PH community get together to discuss Passive House and drink marvelous beers.
All are welcome — whether you are a Passive House practitioner, building owner, supplier, real estate agent, developer, or general supporter — we hope to see you there!
Location: BauHaus Brewery, 1315 Tyler Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Join us on the construction site of Brigth Haus #1, the first certified Passive House affordable housing home in Minneapolis. Vendors, architect and the general contractor are offering up their know-how, expertise and experience to show you how to air-seal a Passive House building envelope and install a Passive House window.
Rules:
The event is kindly co-hosted by JPs Remodeling, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, SIGA, Heritage Window Company and TE Studio Passive House Design and free of charge.
@PassiveHouse @Passivhaus
Join us for “Using Passive House to Achieve the AIA 2030 Commitment in Commercial and Large-Scale Buildings” on Oct. 27 at 10:30am at #A21MN!
Check out the program, and then register for the convention to attend our session. We look forward to this event and sharing our knowledge and experience with the local design and engineering community.
Speakers and Passive House Network Members: Marcy Conrad Nutt (Alchemy Architects), Etienne Gubler (SIGA North America), Jennifer Books (NK Architecture), Tim Delhey Eian (TE Studio)
@aiamn @phmnorg @naphnetwork #PassiveHouse #Passivhaus #A21MN