Passive House Design: The Key to Meeting Carbon Goals
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Hear from Carmel Pratt, Senior Technical Advisor, who shared with City Limits on why Passive House (PH) design is the key to meeting NYC’s carbon goals. Carmel explains how Passive House construction presents one of the most practical, impactful tools available for transformation. “The benefits of Passive House design are extensive—and directly align with NYC’s goals for energy equity, public health, and sustainability.”
Learn more about how energy consumption can be reduced through the five key PH design principles: continuous insulation, airtight construction, high-performance windows and doors, balanced ventilation with heat recovery, and minimal thermal bridging. Whether new construction or deep energy retrofit, Passive House can deliver resilient, comfortable, and cost-effective buildings.