Build Better: How to Succeed at Passive House Construction

With new code requirements and incentives, Passive House is booming in Massachusetts, raising the bar for every team. In this workshop, Passive House Massachusetts will share hard-won lessons learned from dozens of successful projects in the state about how to deliver these projects on time, on budget, and ready to pass the rigorous certification process. We’ll cover the building science fundamentals behind Passive House, the planning and QA/QC strategies that get projects over the line, and new models for supporting trades to deliver their best work.

We'll start with an (optional, complimentary) lunch from 12:00-1:00pm, and the workshop will run from 1:00-4:30pm. We’ll leave plenty of time to answer your questions about how to manage costs and deliver better buildings. The workshop will be followed by the Mass Save RNC Builder & Rater Appreciation Night, featuring Dr. Joe Lstiburek! (Separate registration, also free)

Schedule:

• 12:00-1:00: Complimentary Lunch
• 1:00-4:30: Build Better: How to Succeed at Passive House Construction
• 5:00-8:00: Mass Save RNC Builder & Rater Appreciation Night (separate registration here)

Location:

The Verve Hotel, 1360 Worcester St, Natick MA 01760

👉 Continuing Ed: 4 CSL, 4 Phius, 4 AIA HSW, 4 USGBC self-report credits;  PHI pending approval

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key benefits of passive building for occupants and owners, such as operational cost savings, superior air quality, thermal comfort, and durability.
2. Explain core building science principles like airtightness and continuous insulation that drive building performance.
3. Describe the integrated project delivery model and the critical team roles needed for successful certification.
4. Understand Passive House as a compliance pathway for state energy codes and the broader context of growing Passive House adoption especially in the multifamily and commercial market.

This event is made possible by the Sponsors of Mass Save: