BETTER BUILDINGS
for
COLD CLIMATES
Do you envision healthy, affordable, and energy efficient homes and commercial buildings throughout the province? We do!
We are a non-profit foundation offering education and awareness tools for all Albertans including government, builders, developers, architects and homeowners.
Passive House is an energy efficiency standard. It is not a single technology, but a proven method of combining materials and various design elements into a structure to produce superior energy performance.
WHEN A BUILDING IS BUILT TO OUR STANDARDS, IT FEATURES:
Superior Comfort
Quiet
No Drafts
Even Temperature
Reduced Energy Consumption
Durable
Resilient
FREE WEBINAR
Want to learn how you can achieve up to 90% in energy savings in your new home, renovation or building? Whether you are a homeowner, planning to renovate or a building industry tradesperson or professional, we have a webinar that is right for you!
OUR MISSION
Through our advocacy work, education program, events, and community outreach we advocate for the Passive House (PassiveHaus) high performance building standard, ensuring healthy, comfortable, energy efficient and sustainable buildings.
MEMBERSHIP
Your Passive House membership supports our education and awareness initiatives throughout Alberta. We offer flexible member options and benefits such as events, recognition, profile-building opportunities and a community of like-minded people and organizations.
JOIN US IN BUILDING ALBERTA’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Passive House certified buildings create savings on energy costs by retaining heat in the winter and staying cool in the summer, utilizing sunlight, and supporting flexible uses.
In addition, by implementing Passive House principles, we can help minimize the environmental impacts of construction and long-term building maintenance.
With a 25+ year history backing it, our methodology will help you build or renovate better buildings needed for comfort, climate, and cost savings.
Lifetime
