Passive Energy Buildings for California Climates

The Passive House Standard is the most rigorous energy label available internationally. A Passive House building has a high quality envelope that offsets the need for conventional space conditioning. Since HVAC equipment is reduced, total construction costs are competitive with conventional buildings, while energy consumption is dramatically reduced. Dan Johnson will illustrate passive design principles by applying the Standard to several prototype California buildings.

Dan Johnson studied best practices in the construction industry in Sweden while earning his M.Arch at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a project manager at Arkin-Tilt Architects in Berkeley.

7/23/09

Pleasanton Lunchtime Learning: Passive Energy Buildings for California Climates

Dan Johnson will illustrate passive design principles by applying the Standard to several prototype California buildings.

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

Location: Dahlin Group, 5865 Owens Dr., Pleasanton

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this program is open to everyone. Please RSVP.

1.5 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600