Upcoming events
As part of its mission, Passive House Northwest organizes regional and local events aimed at sharing knowledge about Passive House technology, design, construction, and other related topics, as well as helping connect members of the high-performance building community with each other.
2025 Spring Conference: Adaptability in a Dynamic World: Passive Building as a Framework for a More Resilient Built Environment
Join us at our annual spring conference! This year will focus on resilience and its intersection with passive buildings. Register using the link below!
Bus Tour!
Join us the Saturday after conference to take a look at a variety of passive and high-performance projects around town. This is a great chance to meet other professionals in our community, gather inspiration from others, and reflect on resiliency in action! The whole-day bus tour (9am-5pm) includes guided visits as well as a boxed lunch. Sponsored by Pivot Windows. Register using the link below!
Partner Event: Low Carbon Concrete
The production and use of concrete contributes to about 7% of global carbon emissions. This is largely due to the carbon emissions in the production of Portland Cement. Join the Northwest Ecobuilding Guild in looking at currently available practical options to significantly reduce or eliminate the use of Portland Cement in concrete. Use the link below to register!
Passive House Policy Happy Hour
Join PHnw for a happy hour focused on Passive House policy with Zoe Rader from Phius. Zoe will share insights into national and regional policies impacting Phius certification, with additional discussion on how these policies affect projects in the PNW. Come for the drinks, stay for the policy party!
Zoe has worked with Phius since May of 2022 as a Building Certification Associate, conducting both Design and Final Reviews, and a Policy Specialist. Her passions lie in blending the fields of high-performance design and affordable housing, whether that be through design and construction or understanding and utilizing policy. RSVP required, use the link below to register!
Partner Event: Women in Carbon Screening & Panel
Join HKP Architects for a screening of Basia & Leonard Myszynski’s powerful documentary, “Women of Carbon,” followed by a live panel discussion from local leading women in the industry about their experiences, challenges, and why they love the work they do. RSVP by emailing info@hkpa.com!
Partner Event: Phius Certified Builder Training and Certification Exam
Phius’ CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Please see the following link for a description of the CPHB role, and the following link for a more detailed program overview. Use the link below to register for this online training from April 28 - May 9!
Partner Event: Phius Certified Builder Training and Certification Exam
Phius’ CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Use the link below to register for this in-person training!
Partner Event: Best Practices - Building an Integrated Team
Members of the Sustainable Comfort, Inc. team will discuss how to successfully build an integrated team to maximize efficiency and effectiveness on Phius projects. Register using the link below!
Partner Event: Passive House Cascadia Chapter Meeting
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested. Use the link below to register!
Transformative Strategies for a Low-Carbon Future
Join Jacob Deva Racusin, Lead Researcher and BEAM Trainer with Builders for Climate Action and Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks, as he explores the latest in building embodied carbon reduction. This session covers key developments in research, policy, standards, and technology, such as RESNET Standard 1550, the Massachusetts 100 Homes study, and equipment emission research. Racusin will also discuss the critical relationship between operational and embodied carbon, emphasizing combined strategies to optimize total carbon emissions without falling into common “payback” traps.
Racusin will further delve into the role of bio-based materials in embodied carbon reduction, including carbon storage accounting and opportunity for panelized off-site construction to scale high performance bio-based building technologies. He will connect regenerative land-based industries with sustainable building practices and address the building science behind durable bio-based materials. The event concludes with actionable strategies for transformational change in the building industry, focusing on collective impact, organizational alignment, and scaling efforts amid current economic and political challenges.
RSVP required. $15, or free for PHNW members. Register using the link below!
Partner Event: Phius Certified Verifier Training
Join Phius for this in-person Verifier Training in Boston! Use the link below to register.
Partner Event: Phius Non-Res Summit 2025
The Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025 is a two-day virtual event that will showcase a sampling of Phius Certified non-residential projects and explore all the Phius non-residential certification program has to offer. Register using the link below!
Partner Event: Passive House Cascadia Chapter Meeting
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested. Use the link below to register!
Pre-Conference Happy Hour
Have a drink on us at Migration Brewing! Join the PHnw team at Migration Brewing for a casual get-together before the conference.
Thank you to Birdsmouth Design-Build for sponsoring this happy hour!
Partner Event: Passive House Cascadia Chapter Meeting
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested. Use the link below to register!
Partner Event: Phius Certified Rater Training
Phius Certified Raters focus on single-family, duplex and townhouse style residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals and provides grounding in Phius building techniques and principles as well as quality assurance requirements and deliverables for the Phius Certification program. Use the link below to register for this online training!
Partner Event: Phius Certified Consultant Training & Certification Exam
Join Phius for this online webinar from March 17 - 28! Use the link below to register.
Partner Event: Designing for Fire Resilience
Join us and @passivehouseaccelerator on March 14th for Designing for Fire Resilience—because building for safety, health, and a resilient future is the way forward.
At Designing for Fire Resilience, we’ll explore how future-forward design and innovative building practices can create structures that not only endure extreme conditions but also support a sustainable, climate-resilient future. We’ll dive deep into strategies for fire-resistant materials, air-tight designs, and fire-safe landscaping—everything you need to create buildings that stand strong against wildfires and other climate impacts.
Half of ticket proceeds will be donated to the California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund
Partner Event: Passive House Cascadia Chapter Meeting
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested. Use the link below to register!
Partner Event: Intro to THERM
Join Phius for this online webinar on March 12 and March 19! Use the link below to register.
Partner Event: WUFI Passive Advanced - Multifamily
This online course is focused on the use of WUFI Passive in design practices for multifamily projects and is intended to provide shortcuts, critical milestones and pro tips to streamline the process and ensure CPHCs can take advantage of the full capabilities of the software. Use the link below to register!
Leases: An Overlooked Decarbonization Tool
At the state and local level, project teams face increased regulation of building operations, including building performance and emissions standards, and requirements related to carbon disclosure and regulation of carbon-driven claims. This means that building design - to improve efficiency - and contractual tools like leases, can clarify and enforce regulatory requirements, and align owners and tenants towards shared goals, all while managing risk and maintaining project value. Join us for an engaging discussion, where we outline the latest market and regulatory trends, and explain why leases are an overlooked decarbonization tool. RSVP using the link below to receive the webinar link!
Partner Event: AeroBarrier in Action: Live Jobsite Demo
Curious about AeroBarrier and how it can help meet Passive House air tightness requirements? Join Artisans Group and Cascade AeroBarrier for a no-frills, on-site demonstration of aeroseal envelope technology on a mixed-use project targeting Phius certification. No formal presentation—just a real-world look at the process in action. It’ll be cold, it’s a jobsite after all, but if you’ve never seen AeroBarrier applied before, this is a great chance to check it out.
With Passive House’s stringent air tightness goals, sometimes you just need a little extra boost for peace of mind or to cross the finish line. Whether you’re troubleshooting air sealing challenges or simply curious about the technology, stop by and see it firsthand.
No RSVP needed—just show up, dress warm, and be ready to learn!
Partner Event: Reimagine Buildings - Electrification
Join us and @passivehouseaccelerator for Reimagine Buildings: Electrification on January 24th, 11:30 AM EST! Hear from approachable experts as they deliver practical strategies and provide tangible solutions to help you build more sustainable, electrified spaces. Don’t miss out—register now!
Nordic Design Happy Hour
Join Passive House Northwest (PHNW) for an evening of great beer, engaging conversations, and Nordic-inspired design at Skal Beer Hall in Ballard!
Whether you’re passionate about Nordic vernacular, passive design, or sustainable building concepts, this happy hour is the perfect space to share your thoughts or learn from others. Don’t have a favorite project in mind? No worries—come hear about inspiring Nordic projects and how they influence modern Passive House principles.
The first couple rounds are on us, so grab a drink, pull up a chair, and enjoy connecting with like-minded folks in the industry or anyone curious about sustainability and high-performance buildings.
RSVP encouraged—but not required! Let us know if you can make it, or just show up, grab a beer, and dive into the conversation!
Important Note: This is a 21+ event.
Who Should Attend?
Architects, builders, designers, engineers, building scientists, homeowners, fans of Thor, and anyone curious about sustainable design and Passive House principles.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Portland Holiday Party!
Not to be outdone by the Seattle contingent, this close-in SE Portland event is hosted by Resilient Framing Systems from 5:30-7:00PM. Celebrate the season with fellow Passive House professionals at this holiday gathering. Tour Resilient's newly expanded facilities, so plenty of free parking!
No RSVP required, but is appreciated!
Come and enjoy some snacks and drinks, play some festive games and hang out and be merry!
Seattle Holiday Party!
Join us for a holiday party, co-hosted with the Phius Alliance - Cascadia Chapter. RSVP required, 21+. Open to all passive house professionals.
More details and registration coming soon!
Partner Event: Passive House Seattle Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join Passive House Seattle and attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested.
Please email phs@passivehousenetwork.org for more information. Register using the link below!
Partner Event - Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials
We’re thrilled to be a Community Partner of Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials on Dec 6th! 🌿✨
Explore how biomaterials and carbon storage can transform building practices. Get actionable insights to make a positive environmental impact, earn AIA HSW CEs, and be inspired by real-world case studies. Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials is a joint effort between RMI's HomebuildersCAN and Passive House Accelerator.
Scholarship tickets available! Contact info@passivehouseaccelerator.com with “Reimagine Buildings Scholarship” in the subject line for more info.
Register now 👉 https://events.ringcentral.com/events/reimagine-buildings-carbon-storgae-b3f44f40-d113-4d94-95f2-77075b92c892/registration
Partner Event: Passive House Seattle Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join Passive House Seattle and attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested.
Please email phs@passivehousenetwork.org for more information. Register using the link below!
Partner Event: Women of Carbon Documentary: Screening and Panel Discussion
The UW College of Built Environments invites you to a screening of the Women of Carbon documentary co-hosted by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Use the link below to register!
House of Horror!
Come to this show and tell event where we show you how to find air leaks in a home's envelope and ducts using a blower door, duct blaster, thermal imager, and smoke. You will discover the location of holes, cracks, and hidden chases that bugs, energy monsters, and ghosts use to come in and out of your home. We will also show and tell how to measure air flow and static pressure in ducts, and discover whether the ducts were built by Frankenstein or a real professional. Come and join us in this live demo where we find out together where the horrors lie in this house. The ghostbusting event will be preceded and proceeded with snacks and drinks.
Register for this free event using the link below!
Partner Event: Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) Training
The Pacific Passive House Network hybrid Certified Passive House Designer course and PHI certification exam are for Mountain & Pacific Time Zone professionals.
The on-demand and hybrid formats allow students to leverage the benefits of on-demand & live online training to meet their learning preferences best. Students can enroll now for immediate access to materials. Students may use discount code ‘early-bird-fall’ for $100 off the CPHD training. This code expires on September 15. Learn more and register using the link below!
Partner Event: Passive House Seattle Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join Passive House Seattle and attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested.
Please email phs@passivehousenetwork.org for more information. Use the link below to register!
The Evolution of Passive House
Join us for a quick history of passive building and how the latest approaches are even more impactful and accessible than ever! All ages welcome. Please use the link below for more information and to register!
Partner Event: Sustainable Building Week
Sustainable Building Week works to Keep Portland Green. SBW offers a week of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to break down siloed thinking to improve cross-disciplinary education, connectivity and future collaboration to promote sustainable practices and design across the city of Portland and beyond.
Partner Event: Building Certification Verification Requirements: Including Multifamily
This 3-hour course comprehensively examines project verification requirements for building certification by the international Passive House Institute. The course focuses on multifamily, but the lessons learned are applicable to all building types. Participants will gain a critical understanding of key Passive House performance drivers and what project verification of those drivers requires and doesn’t require. Learn more and register using the link below!
Samma Senior Apartments Project Tour
Come check out the Samma Senior Apartments Project on our exclusive tour! Use the link below to learn more and register!
Partner Event: Phius Certified Builder Training and Certification Exam
Phius’ CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Use link below to learn more and register!
Partner Event: Zero Energy Retrofit Strategies for Single Family Homes
Learn how the Zero Energy Retrofit Manager from Birdsmouth Design-Build cost-effectively retrofitted his 1907 Portland home to net zero energy with off the shelf products and a low carbon lifestyle. Learn DIY Tips, available tax credits and incentives, and when to call in the pros. Get a teaser on the new Phius REVIVE retrofit certification standard and grab a free beer on PHNW! *limited bar tab for 21+ attendees
RSVP using the link below!
Partner Event - Building Electrification: A Passive House Symposium
Join Jessica Grove-Smith from the Passive House Institute, Bronwyn Barry from PassiveHouseBB, Tim Eian from TE Studio, Bruce Becker from Becker + Becker Architects, Dylan Martello from Steven Winter Associates, and Paul Ormond from the Massachusetts DOER to learn how Passive House standards incorporate electrification goals and discover how to implement all-electric strategies in the design of Passive House buildings. Use the link below to register!
Prefab Passive House Construction Tour
Passive House Northwest and Collective Carpentry invite you to a construction project tour of the Calina Collective Home in Mazama, WA! There will be a brief presentation at 10:30 and light refreshments. Hear from the entire project team and bring your questions!
This is a live construction site, please wear closed-toe shoes.
Register using the link below!