Our professional members enjoy access to the rich database of information provided to all ipha member organizations by the passive house institute, including special discounts on software and access to the. The testing method compared the results of the phpp with those of three other reference tools by simulating 38 test cases, 21 for heating and 17 for cooling. This video gives a quick overview of general features of the software. The passive house standard is not confined to residential properties. Passive house consulting we are certified passive house designersconsultants, earning our credentials from the stringent passive house institute, which trains the designerconsultant in building science and in the use of the phpp passive house planning package, the most robust and accurate building energy modeling software available. Products that carry the certified passive house components certificate have been tested according to uniform criteria. Passive house tool phpp validated by ansiashrae standard 140. All the keynote speakers at the 23rd international passive house conference in gaobeidian unanimously agreed that putting energyefficiency first was necessary to achieve the climate objectives of the paris agreement.
The passive house institute phi develops algorithms for dynamic building simulation, for the determination of energy balances and for. There are two methods of becoming a certified passive house designer or consultant. The passive house planning package phpp is the building energy modelling software used to design a passive house building. Certified passive house designerconsultant exam vancouver. Phiuss flagship training is the industry leader, and the only passive house consultant training geared to north american climate and market conditions. New passive house software available for free builder. Phi then put together a certification system based on those very high performance standards guidelines to. By downloading and using the images, software and tools, you acknowledge. In addition, an export macro prepared by the passive house institute has also. You will actually do this as your capstone project. Calculation sheets for space heating balances annual and monthly methods, and for heat distribution and supply as well as for the electricity and primary energy demand, constitute the main features of this tool. Passive house planning has never been more convenient. A passivehouse heating system endeavour sustainable. You can reach us directly with your request component certification and consulting.
New passive house software available for free builder magazine. This course is provided in collaboration with the passive house academy pha, the passive house institute phi, and nyph and is accredited by the aia for 35 lus. Keeping track of passive house buildings worldwide is essential if we want to get a clear picture of the overall development of the passive house movement. Jun 30, 2017 back in 1990, the father of the passive house institute phi, dr. The passive house institute phi is an independent research institute that has played an especially. International passive house association certified designer. Once you have acquired a main passive house tradesperson, consultant or designer certificate, you can earn additional seals by gaining ex.
The proposed bill eliminates the very critical section r408 passive house as an alternative compliance path. How to design a home that meets passive house space heating and primary energy requirements. The process for passive house building certification. It is an essential part of the building design process. The passive house institute is constantly developing and improving upon algorithms and software tools for dynamic building simulations, the determination of. It is a wellrecognized proven construction standard and quality assurance system. In january 2019, the passive house planning package phpp version 9.
Our mission is to increase the awareness of the benefits and opportunities of highperformance buildings based on the passive house standard, through research, education and building industry engagement. New designph takes passive house planning to a whole new level. Sep 17, 2014 this video shows a quick overview on general features of the brand new software for 3d design of passive houses designph is a plugin for the well known trimble sketchup 3d design software it. The passive house institute new zealand phinz is an incorporated charitable trust. Examination dates are fixed by the passive house institute phi and offered by passive house canada in cooperation with phi. Passive house institute launches elearning program. Bim2ph is the new bim tool developed by the passive house institute, which aims to allow data entry in 3d bim software and transfer information for the energy balance calculation and efficiency design into the passive house planning package phpp. Building geometry input is supported by a builtin building wizard, or by geometry import from sketchup or gbxml e. Phpp and designph software for passive house design. The main results provided by this software programme include. The passive house institute has developed a flexible system to promote lifelong learning and the gradual acquisition of passive house knowledge.
The passive house planning package phpp is the building energy modelling software used to design passive house buildings and it is an essential part of the building design process. The passive house institute phi is an independent research institute that has played an especially crucial role in the development of the passive house concept the only internationally recognised, performancebased energy standard in construction. The new designph, a 3d model interface developed by the passive house institute, allows. These certifications are offered by the passive house institute and there are two ways to acquire them. Standard 140, a comparative testing method for building energy programs. The passive house institute may use your internal network and internet connection for the purpose of transmitting licenserelated data at the time of installation, registration, use of or update to the software, and for validating the authenticity of the licenserelated data in order to register your software and protect the passive house institute against unlicensed or illegal use of the.
Jan steiger of the passive house institute explains the latest features of both software packages. Windows that work 29052020 a free online training session that will give you practical training on how to deal with weathertightness. Wolfgang feist, built the first passive house in darmstadt, germany using the latest building science to dramatically increase the buildings energy efficiency. Although it is mostly applied to new buildings, it has also been used for refurbishments. Passive house institute phi or passive house institute us phius. The passive house planning package phpp order here contains everything necessary for designing a properly functioning passive house. The passive house institute us phius has released an updated and improved version of wufi passive 3. Passive house new zealand passive house institute new zealand. Overseen in this country by the canadian passive house institute canphi, the standard originated in germany in the late 1980s and buildings that comply with the standard will have energy use reduced by 8090% from. The phpp allows users to create a complete building model to determine the energy performance of both the whole building and its individual elements. The efficiency classes are based on heat losses through the frame and glass edge of the window. A new first for the international passive house conference. The latest versions of phpp and designph are intended to make passive house design both easier and more accurate than ever before and to plan for a future powered by renewable energy.
Building certification is a stamp of quality assurance that a building meets the high performance and comfort levels of the passive house standard. The passive house planning package phpp is available for purchase here. Wufi passive simulations require more inputs than wufi pro, including detailed building envelope data and information on internal loads, set points, ventilation, and mechanical systems. Calculation sheets for space heating balances annual and monthly methods, and for heat distribution and supply as well as for the electricity and primary energy demand, constitute the main features of this. The passive house institute has designed a scale arrow for your use during your. The passive house planning package phpp order here contains everything. Mar 15, 2015 passive house is a building certification program that focuses on dramatically improving the energy efficiency of new and renovated buildings. Passive house online training passive house institute. The passive house planning package phpp is available for purchase here by downloading and using the images, software and tools, you acknowledge these terms and conditions. You can look forward to an extensive and exciting program.
No part of this course may be reproduced or translated, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of passive house institute phi. The passive house institute phi passivhaus institut. Deep retrofit tools and resources rocky mountain institute. The passive house institute phi develops algorithms for dynamic building simulation, for the determination of energy balances and for passive house design. The phpp prepares an energy balance and calculates the annual energy demand of the building based on the user input relating to the buildings characteristics. Mike has realworld experience with the design, construction, certification, and delivered performance measurement of passive house, and is a certified passive house consultant. Passive house planning package a tried and tested planning tool the phpp based on excel was introduced for the first time in 1998 and has been continually further developed ever since. Some 3,000 professionals around the world have already earned the internationally recognised certified passive house designer and consultant designations. The new designph plugin has been developed by the passive house institute to provide a 3d model interface for entering building geometry into phpp.
Phius certified over 98% of all north american passive house projects in 2017 and 100% of those projects used phiustrained professionals. Mike will be teaching a 6week course on passive house design as part of neseas building energy master series that will teach builders, architects, and engineers the. The passive house institute phi has introduced efficiency classes for windows and other transparent building components in order to help set highly energy efficient products apart at a glance. It is in this light that we remind you to register any passive house projects on which you have been involved. Apr 18, 2020 the passive house school is where professionals in the building sector come to learn the skills they need, to design and construct the buildings of the future and find assistance by professionals for their projects.
International passive house association passive house database. Wufi passive is a powerful userfriendly passive building energy modeling software tool that is uniquely suited to the north american market. Component database clickable house passive house institute. The designph plugin has been developed by the passive house institute to provide a 3d model. Introduction to passive house session 1 26052020 this session is the perfect introduction for those who are new to the passive house standard and want to know more. With the phpp you can create a complete building model and use it to determine the energy performance of both the whole building and its individual elements.
To start the certification process you will need to engage a certifier approved by the passive house institute, ideally at the start of a project. As an independent authority, the passive house institute tests and certifies products based on their suitability for use in passive houses. Passive house canada, passive house california, new york passive house and the passive house institute contracted remi charron consulting services, to independently test phpp version 9. Passive house designer consultant course at the ph institute. Phius created the certified passive house consultant cphc training program, the cphc professional credential, and the accompanying continuing education program in 2008. In addition, the iac, comprising leading high performance building manufacturers, facilitate and shape critical research, gain market intelligence, speed innovation, and expand the highperf.