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Happy 2021! We made it.
2020 was a year like no other, uprooting everything from our normal professional practices to social interaction. The fact we made it through to the other side shows our resilience and perseverance.
With the significant challenges brought on by the pandemic, came possibilities. Forced to abandon our popular brewery events, CTPH transitioned to the virtual world, continuing to offer technical and practical learning opportunities.
The silver lining in our new COVID reality is the ability to provide content from anywhere, to anywhere, allowing access to those further afield. Our slate of 2021 events will reflect this new dynamic.
With your support – from new and continued memberships to volunteer time – we continued offering resources and opportunities to our members and community. Our weekly newsletter hopes to keep you abreast of upcoming events and trainings, and equally as important – offer connections to our broader community.
Highlights from this year include…
- Ongoing advocacy for better incentives and policies for Passive House in the state.
- Reaching new audiences by joining forces with other like-minded groups such as Connecticut Green Building Council and AIA Connecticut to facilitate more learning opportunities.
- Two award programs specifically recognizing Passive House, including the inaugural year of AIA Connecticut’s Sustainable Architecture Award.
- Teaming up to support Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County by providing welcome baskets to new homeowners.
- The Board attended governance and leadership workshops to learn how to best serve the organization.
Perhaps you’ve been able to take advantage of some downtime to attending some training sessions, or even tested to become a certified Passive House professional.
2021 will bring some exciting new Passive House training opportunities, a return to our popular site visit series (COVID-permitting), and a range of events and presentations to hopefully inspire old and new audiences. Stay tuned!
We sincerely hope your family, friends, and colleagues are, and continue to be, healthy and safe in the new year. Take care.
-- The Board of Directors
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Technologies that Improve the Air We Live In 
Four-part series @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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January 12 @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Featuring a presentation on Policy Onramps: Using Passive House to Drive Decarbonization by Bronywn Barry, North American Passive House Network Board President.
FREE
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January 13 @ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
A plain-English introduction to high-performance construction concepts, Passive House fundamentals, and their application in the real estate market. Ideal
for property owners, managers, developers.
FREE
CEU: 1 AIA LU | HSW
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January 14 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM
This panel will feature representatives from both established and emerging companies pioneering carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in the cement and concrete sectors. Panelists will discuss the technical dimensions, climate impact and real world applications of their CCU offerings; the state of the market for carbon-based concrete alternatives; and the critical role of public policy in accelerating progress.
Member $10, Non-member $20
CEU: GBCI 1 credit
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Check for green building programs - webinars, workshops, training, happy hours galore -
on the CTPH website calendar which includes these programs and more.
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Begins January 7
For all building professionals: tradespeople, site supervisors, general contractors builders, and construction managers, who will be involved in the construction of Passive House building. This course can also be appropriate for architects, MEP and structural engineers, developers, and owners’ representatives.
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Is Passive House The Answer To A Pandemic And Climate Change? These Brooklyn Developers Think So
from Forbes
"As New Yorkers continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, now in its second wave, and with the threat of climate change looming, “passive house” developers in the country’s densest city see their building philosophy as a response to these ongoing challenges — and hope this compels buyers in a down market."
Read more...
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New York’s Real Climate Challenge: Fixing Its Aging Buildings
from New York Times, Business
"A plan to upgrade a cluster of nine unremarkable apartment buildings in Brooklyn typically would not merit a second look. But this isn’t a quick fix; the project, called Casa Pasiva, aims to be a new model for the sustainable transformation of the city’s housing stock... the buildings will meet a strict passive house standard”
Read more...
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Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
January 6 | Michael Ingui: PH Plus in a NYC Landmark with special guest Cory Herrala, Director of Preservation at the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. They’ll discuss the strategies employed to meet the rigorous performance standards of PH Plus certification while preserving architectural integrity of this historic home.
Video from past Happy Hours
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Thursdays @ 6:00-7:30PM
January 7 | Living Building Challenge Case Study with Michael Klement The team behind Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm, the world’s second Living Building Challenge−certified home, gives us an in-depth look at the complex project.
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Call for Presentations Deadline -- January 19, 2021
"We have less than a decade to reverse current greenhouse gas emissions trends to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change. We hope to convene advocates, building industry professionals, policymakers, legislators, academics, and students to explore the means and solutions for meeting this challenge in the built environment, while improving the quality of life for all CT residents, and lifting up our most vulnerable communities."
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Proposal Deadline -- January 22, 2021
"BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited tours of high performance buildings across the Northeast. They allow sustainable building and energy professionals to learn about all aspects of cutting edge projects, from design strategies and materials selection to construction techniques and energy systems."
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Email calendar@ctpassivehouse.org to include your event on our calendar.
Email newsletter@ctpassivehouse.org if you have an item for our newsletter.
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Membership
Connect with a community of like-minded professionals. We share resources, education, and the knowledge and skill sets of our peers.
Member perks include a listing on the Member Directory, projects posted on the CTPH website, free or discounted admission to CTPH events, discounts to partner events, and access to members only resources. Join today!
Sponsorship
Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Email info@ctpassivehouse.org to learn about Event and Annual Sponsor opportunities.
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Thanks to our annual sponsors
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