Passive House Consulting

Advance performance with a whole-building strategy.

We support Passive House and high-performance projects from early-stage energy modeling through design development and certification support. Our work addresses enclosure design, thermal continuity, airtightness, ventilation, and load-reduction strategies to improve whole-building energy performance.

Building Enclosure → Air Barrier Performance → Passive House → Moisture Management

What We Offer

  • Performance target setting

    Early guidance on project goals, metrics, and pathways to high-performance outcomes.

  • Energy modeling support

    Whole-building modeling to inform design decisions and evaluate performance tradeoffs.

  • Enclosure optimization

    Strategies to improve insulation continuity, airtightness, and overall enclosure efficiency.

  • Thermal-bridge review

    Assessment of conductive pathways and recommendations to improve thermal continuity.

  • Ventilation coordination

    Guidance on balanced ventilation, fresh air delivery, and system integration.

  • Certification support

    Coordination and documentation support through the certification process.

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

PHIUS · Passive House Institute

We guide projects through rigorous third-party certification, ensuring compliance with PHIUS 2021 and international Passive House standards.

Typical Deliverables

Energy Model Summaries

Clear reporting on loads, demand, and key performance drivers.

Design Optimization Notes

Actionable recommendations to improve building performance.

Thermal Bridge Markups

Targeted sketches and comments for critical interfaces.

Certification Coordination

Documentation support and review through project milestones.

Our Approach

01

Define

Establish performance targets, assumptions, and project constraints.

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Model

Evaluate whole-building performance and key design variables.

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Optimize

Refine enclosure, systems, and details to improve outcomes.

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Support

Guide the team through documentation and certification milestones.

Pursuing Passive House or high-performance goals?

Use building science and early performance modeling to improve energy outcomes and support certification goals.

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