Proud of my Mama today for having her letter printed in the Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com in defense of Architect I.M. Pei’s masterful work of art - the Dallas City Hall. Please share and support. As my mom says, “let’s make a stink!” #savedallascityhall #DallasCityHall #PreservationDallas.
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I’m off to Providence! Well… I’m waiting in delayed train to Providence… technically. But I have faith that eventually, I will be off to JLC Live 2026. Find us at Booth U31 (upper level).
I’m wrapping up an awesome two days of building science nerdery at #NESEA #BuildingEnergyBoston26 . It’s been a minute since I’ve seen some old friends, and made a bunch of new ones. thank you to everyone who pulled it together. Now, on to Providence now for JLC Live!
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Our January newsletter is full of fun. #prefabpanels #offsiteconstruction #passivehouse #prefabulous
Anyone attending BuildingEnergy Boston this year? I will be East coasting it in March, and look forward to seeing friendlies!
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Is this even possible!? We're awarding the FIRST person to show us a Passive House gingerbread house, and awarding two additional prizes for "Best in Show".
Find out more: www.passivehousecanada.com/passive-house-gingerbrea...
#gingerbreadcontest #gingerbreadhouse
International Passive House Open Days 2025, November 7–9 - Check for local locations, across the globe: buff.ly/LGnsfcu #PassiveHouse #building #construction #architecture #design #engineering #homes #electrification #energy #energyefficiency #health #IAQ #greenbuilding
Well, hey there. That be me. Thanks for the fun chat @mktngpassivhaus.bsky.social !
🛠️ In town for PhiusCon? Come hang out.
📍 Oct 7 – After Hours mixer
📍 Oct 9 – Free workshops on prefab, performance & more
Hosted by @bpublicprefab.com + amazing co-sponsors
RSVP: bpublicprefab.com/events
#PhiusCon #PassiveHouse
Is an energy transition to renewables really happening, or is it all additive, where we are using as much coal and wood as we ever did? A look at a new book that questions the conventional wisdom. lloydalter.substack.com/p/in-a-world...
Panel Talk.
Next Pro Series → Aug 12 @ 3pm MT
📦 Flat-loaded panels → high-performance homes
🎟️ RSVP: zurl.co/gyI3v
#Prefab #PassiveHouse #ProSeries #PanelTalk
Happening tomorrow! Great opportunity to hear from real people what it's like to go through the process of high-performance prefab homebuilding.
Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 15, 12-1:30 pm, PT: buff.ly/1RQ42sk @passivehousecal #PassiveHouse #energy #energyefficiency #ventilation #HVAC #insulation #construction #building #buildings #solar #IAQ #free #greenbuilding
This one is for aspiring homebuilders! Join me and the B.Team tomorrow to chat about pre-designed plans and custom design services. #PassiveHouse #Prefab
🚨 New Collaboration Alert!
B.PUBLIC Prefab has teamed up with @passivehousebb.bsky.social to launch the SustAIN HAUS—a sleek, fire-resilient, and Passive House-ready home designed for #California living.
Discover more: zurl.co/vT3C7
#PassiveHouse #Prefab #highperformanceprefab
Tomorrow, for anyone interested in learning more!
PFAS in construction materials. We don't know enough, but we know it's not good. (Source study: rgo.dk/en/new-liter... )
🏆 9 winners of NY’s Buildings of Excellence Round 5 were announced June 17 !
Each project targets Passive House certification, with ~$7M awarded by @NYSERDA ($500K–$1M each).
More on the ceremony & projects 👉 ow.ly/wzgI50Wghb4 #SustainableDesign #PassiveHouse
Congratulations!!! No small feat to successfully address the accountability of certification. 👏
I may be new to the Pacific Northwest, but I’m so excited and encouraged to see familiar #PassiveHouse faces tonight. Excellent turnout here in Bellingham WA, to listen to Tessa Bradley (Artisans Group) and Forest Chiavario (Chuckanut Builders) present the importance of high-performance building.
That's me! Come say hi and learn all about the future of #PassiveHouse and high-performance #Prefab
Hey Northern #Colorado peeps - remember to stop by and say hi to our @bpublicprefab.com booth at FoCo EcoFest! Co-founders Edie and Jonah will be there to chat about your #PassiveHouse #prefab dreams.
Jun 14, 10a-1p, Civic Center, Ft. Collins, CO
"We’re at a new point in human history,” Wagner says. Up until the last decade, “the major drivers of biodiversity losses around the planet were really land degradation and land loss, habitat loss. But I think now that climate change is by far exceeding that"
Would love to :) Do we get a sneak peek of your first guests?
Of course! Omg I am so happy someone is starting a marketing podcast for non-industry audience. I have toyed with the idea many times, and now I don’t have to 😛 Can’t wait to hear your episodes!
Starter Packs are a great resource for folks new to BlueSky wondering who to follow. I’ve made one called “Passive House Powerhouses” with some of the leading names and orgs in our industry. Come join us! Where and how you engage matters.
go.bsky.app/TQqTTtW
Exterior of a comfortable, ultra-low energy family home at night
Slope and Glory -
Architect Tony Godwin wandered into #passivehouse seminar #Ecobuild to start a journey that would see him design his own passive home on a sloping site — achieving a comfortable, ultra-low energy family home with tiny #energybills
mailchi.mp/passivehouse...
Big News! 🌲 Just landed in the PNW and started a new gig as Chief Brand Officer + Community Director at @bpublicprefab.com ! We’re scaling #PassiveHouse level prefab. Come say hi + hear more at our virtual happy hour:
www.bpublicprefab.com/new-events/h...
🎙️ Just published a new episode of the Passive House Podcast, "235: Passive House Pools with Jessica Grove Smith." Have a listen:
🚫 #MythBusted: The Passive House Standard applies to retrofits! Retrofitting buildings with Passive House principles boosts energy efficiency, comfort, and durability, reducing energy use and carbon emissions by up to 90%. Learn more about EnerPHit on Passipedia!
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