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Get Involved This Summer and Fall!

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. 

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Supercharging Minnesota Affordable Multi-Family Housing Projects with Passive House

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.

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2022 International Passive House Open Days June 24-26

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.

Good Energy Haus – Certified Passive House Plus

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:

  • Sign-in required at the door
  • Inside the home, masks are required 
  • Shoes off at the door

Bright Haus #1 – Passive House Affordable Housing

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:

  • Sign-in required at the door
  • Inside the home, masks are required 
  • Shoes off at the door

View a world map of open houses.

Visit the Passive House Network’s Open Days page.

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The Happy Hour is Back!

Passive House Minnesota

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

Event Link

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Free Passive House Air Sealing and Window Installation Workshop December 20, 2021 at 10:45AM.

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. 

Click to Sign Up

Rules:

  • Arrive on time
  • Observe all safety measures on the job site and follow any instructions by the general contractor
  • Bring and wear a mask!
  • Wear appropriate sturdy footwear and outer gear for the weather and temperatures. 

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

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Passive House at the AIA Minnesota 21 Convention

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