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Ryan Abendroth Featured in Passive House Accelerator AMA Friday
We’re excited to share that Ryan Abendroth, Co-Founder of Build Zero Consulting, will join the Passive House Accelerator’s Reimagine Buildings Collective for an AMA Friday session on September 11, 2026. The virtual session will give participants the opportunity to ask Ryan questions about Passive House, energy modeling, building science, and building decarbonization. Ryan has worked on low- and zero-energy buildings since 2009 and brings extensive experience in Passive House
Stefan Goebel
Sep 11


Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG) can achieve up to R19 in certain glazing configurations!
Thank you Jason Blush for the great discussion at GlassBuild America about Guardian Industries 's vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units....
Stefan Goebel
Oct 11, 2024


How does an IECC 2018 building enclosure hold up against a Passive Building (Phius) Enclosure? And what matters most, U-Value, R-Value or Air Leakage?
➡ Check out this Phius Prescriptive Snapshot (Residential) to IECC 2018 residential and commercial enclosure comparison. ➡ While the...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 28, 2024


Architects, Builders, Consultants and Material Vendors will benefit from this; a free tool to provide the project team with climate and cost optimized specs. for high performance buildings.
Simply enter the project location and conditioned floor area to receive Window U-Value as well as Roof, Wall, Slab R-Values and...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 27, 2024


Our client's wanted a healthy home for their children - bringing in fresh filtered outdoor air for the highest indoor air quality was something we wouldn't compromise on.
The contractor would typically couple the ERV fresh air supply with the heating and cooling air handler; we suggested to keep them...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 2024


Multi-family buildings larger 12,000 sf require Phius Core or PHI certification under the residential specialized code in Massachusetts to receive a permit and allow occupancy after construction.
➡ Read on to attached section R405.2 to learn how the building department evaluates if the projects meets this requirement. ➡ As of May...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 2024


Do buildings have to breathe?
It's a common myth, but that's all it is - a myth! Building airtightness provides durability in assemblies, supports balanced ventilation...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 2024
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