Phius Alliance New York

Register for the next site tour happening this Saturday in Dutchess County. Tickets are limited and advanced registration is required.

⭐ Passive House Tour: State Line PH Retrofit
⭐ Saturday, June 20 - 4-6pm
⭐ Millerton, NY

Hosted by Cole Shapiro from Building House and Kyle Wilson from Goldenrod Green Energy, this event offers a chance to see passive house principles applied in a real-world renovation and to engage directly with the team behind the project.

-----EVENT SPONSORS-----
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
LEAP
Building House
Goldenrod Green Energy
Clerestory Design Build
475 High Performance Building Supply
Sash and Frame LLC

Learn more and register: https://www.phiusny.org/millertontour2026/

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⚡ Save the Date for PhiusCon!
📆October 8-19, 2026
📍Phoenix, AZ

Get ready to connect, learn, and be inspired at one of the leading events in high-performance building design and construction.

https://www.phius.org/phiuscon-season-upon-us-tickets-now-sale

PhiusCon tickets are now on sale, which means it's officially PhiusCon season at Phius 🎟️

This week's blog looks at what exactly that means for our organization: https://ow.ly/pyT750ZaITa

Register for the next site tour! Later this month in Dutchess County. Tickets are limited and advanced registration is required.

⭐ Passive House Tour: State Line PH Retrofit
⭐ Saturday, June 20 - 4-6pm
⭐ Millerton, NY

Hosted by Cole Shapiro from Building House and Kyle Wilson from Goldenrod Green Energy, this event offers a chance to see passive house principles applied in a real-world renovation and to engage directly with the team behind the project.

-----EVENT SPONSORS-----
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
LEAP
Building House
Goldenrod Green Energy
Clerestory Design Build
475 High Performance Building Supply
Sash and Frame LLC

Learn more and register: https://www.phiusny.org/millertontour2026/

Coming up on June 17 with Passive House Accelerator!

Tune in for lessons learned from large-building applications and retrofits, including strategies for reducing operational carbon, improving thermal comfort and resilience, and minimizing reliance on heavily insulated opaque assemblies.

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/beyond-compliance-how-high-performance-fenestration-cascadia-windows?date=2026-06-17

What a great day of learning and conversation at our recent Passive House Tour of Shawangunk Passive in Gardiner, NY on May 20, 2026.

Hosted by River Architects in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley, the event brought together more than 40 professionals from across the design and construction industry to experience this Phius-certified home firsthand.

Events like these help strengthen our shared commitment to advancing high-performance building practices throughout the Hudson Valley, and we look forward to similar events this summer!

🌟LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE DIRECTORY!✨ Appearing in the chapter's website directory offers a number of benefits for local architects, engineers, builders, suppliers, certifiers, consultants and other service providers in the Passive House industry.

✔️ Increased visibility
✔️ Access to a targeted audience
✔️ Networking opportunities
✔️ Differentiate yourself from competitors
✔️ Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

Learn more: https://www.phiusny.org/directory

To be listed use the form at the bottom of the directory. The directory includes only current Phius members who have paid their annual dues.

Happening May 28 in Northampton, MA!

Join Passive House Massachusetts on May 28 in Northampton for the Western Mass Passive House Forum, a free afternoon event dedicated to professional learning and community connection. The program features two high-impact sessions: a data-driven look at "Massive Learnings" synthesized from over 20 certified Passive House multifamily projects across the state, followed by an interdisciplinary panel on the local East Gables supportive housing project featuring its full development, design, and build team. Designed for all high performance professionals, this forum offers a unique opportunity to explore field-tested research and local Passive House success stories followed by a networking reception. Whether you’re a veteran or just starting out, come connect with the Pioneer Valley building community and help strengthen the network of professionals committed to successful and cost-effective passive building delivery.

Learn more: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/phmass/2159438

Join us Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Gardiner, NY for a guided site tour with River Architects. A limited number of tickets are available for this behind-the-scenes tour of a Phius-certified passive house project. This high-performance residence demonstrates how climate-specific building science, environmental responsibility, and architectural design are integrated into a cohesive, site-responsive solution.

---PRESENTERS---
James Hartford - River Architects
Thomas Kocis - YARO Windows + Doors
Andrew VanDam - A.VanDam, LLC
Anthony Lisanti, CEM, CPHC - Integral Building + Design
Cramer Silkworth - Baukraft Engineering

---CEUS---
Phius: 3
AIA: 3

---SPONSORS---
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
River Architects
YARO Windows + Doors
American Institute of Architects - Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter

https://www.phiusny.org/shawangunkpassive2026/

Phius-certified professionals are proficient in passive building science, passive building strategies and techniques, high-performance enclosures and mechanical systems, and project ex*****on. Learn about their roles and how to get certified!

📌Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC)
Intended for engineers, architects, and energy and sustainability consultants, this training equips you with the foundation for high-performance, passive building design.
📌Phius Certified Builder (CPHB)
Get trained on passive building craftsmanship, but also problem-solving to get ahead of risks and liabilities.
📌Phius Certified Rater
Identify the key components of passive building and understand best practices for testing and inspecting performance in the field.
📌Phius Certified Verifier
Learn about the application of passive building and verification principles for multifamily and commercial projects that are pursuing Phius Certification.

Learn more about certifications: https://www.phius.org/certifications/professionalsphius