Learn the basics of the Phius building standard, including passive house requirements, tools used, and unique construction methods. Join us to see why we feel Phius is the best building ..read more

Nestled adjacent to the flatwoods along the Des Plaines River, the Ryerson Woods Education Center will act as a beacon of both ecological education and environmental stewardship for the residents ..read more

In this presentation we will review the current approach to embodied carbon quantification at HOK on large-scale building projects across use types, the greatest contributors to building embodied carbon, and ..read more

Tom Bassett-Dilley and Scott Farbman describe architectural, mechanical, and PV design considerations for a 44-unit Source Zero beginning construction this summer in Oak Park, IL. About Tom Bassett-DilleyTom Bassett-Dilley founded ..read more

Join us as we take a deep dive into commercial Phius certification with Lois Vitt Sale of Wight & Company. She'll walk us through insights and lessons learned on the design, mechanicals, and sustainability components of the Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook, IL, which was her second Phius success. It achieved PHIUS+ 2015 & PHIUS+ Source Zero certifications, along with an Honorable Mention in the 2021 Phius Design Competition. Her first Phius venture, Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) in Plainfield, IL, was the 1st Phius-Certified commercial project in the state ..read more

Learn the basics of the PHIUS building standard, including PHIUS requirements, tools used, and unique construction methods. Join us to see why we feel PHIUS is the best building solution for reduced energy costs, comfort, and durability ..read more

Tom Bassett-Dilley presents on five deep energy retrofits in the Chicago region, highlighting retrofit techniques, materials, and mechanicals, and using energy modeling to demonstrate 75-100% energy reduction. This is an ..read more

Are you wrapping up Pre-Certification and want a better idea of what’s next? Or simply curious on what’s really in store for a future Phius project? Prepare Thyself! Join us as we ..read more

Join us for a home tour with Brian Rayski from One World Consulting and Zoetic Homes to see inside how he turned an infill city lot into an all-electric, Passive House-inspired, health & wellness conscious home.  ..read more

As practitioners who design and build homes to the PHIUS standard know what, in terms of efficiency, they want the typical home to be like. However, what is the typical ..read more