Passive House MN Happy Hour

Join us for drinks at Fair State Brewing Co-op in Minneapolis!

What
This is Passive House MN’s monthly Meet&Greet (happy hour) where board members and others in the local PH community get together to discuss Passive House and drink marvelous beers.

Who
All are welcome — whether you are Passive House practitioner, building owner, supplier, real estate agent, developer, or general supporter — we hope to see you there!

When
June 25, 2019
6:30 – 8:00pm

Where
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
2506A Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

More
We will share news about upcoming local Passive House events as well as CPHT (Certified Passive House Tradesperson) and CPHD/C (Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant) trainings which we’re excited to be offering in the Twin Cities starting this November!

This Meet&Greet is planned for every fourth Tuesday of the month. The venue may be subject to change but our pursuit of Passive House for everyone will remain!


Minnesota ASHRAE Chapter Education Seminar

The MN Chapter of ASHRAE is partnering with the MN Chapter of ASPE to offer a joint Educational Seminar this spring. The format will include four lecture sessions, each with an ASPE speaker and an ASHRAE speaker, and attendees will have an option of choosing an ASHRAE or an ASPE lecture for each lecture session. Lunch, mid-afternoon breaks, and afternoon social hour with two drink tickets are included with admission. Vendor tables and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Of particular interest for Passive House folks: 3:15 – 4:15 Track #4:

Energy Recovery for a Passive House

     Speaker: Mike Woosley, Certified Passive House Designer, Business Development Manager, Swegon

Passive House is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the building’s ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling. This presentation will discuss HVAC systems for Passive House design, with a focus on energy recovery systems.

REGISTER NOW

NAPHN18 Conference + Expo

Don’t miss the NAPHN18 Conference + Expo Pittsburgh’s premier event for professionals & practitioners in the fields of Passive House design, high-performance building and energy efficiency. Hosted by the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN), this year’s event is from Thursday until Sunday, October 17-21, 2018 and will feature accredited sessions and many exhibitors.

Register at naphnconference.com.

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PHMN is now NAPHN

It’s official!  Today, Passive House Minnesota inked the agreement with the North American Passive House Network to become its first chapter. This is the beginning of a new journey for PHMN, NAPHN and the Passive House movement in the United States. We are thrilled to join our experienced colleagues and friends in the endeavor to promote, educate and implement the Passive House building energy standard in North America.

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