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Passive House Accelerator: 10 Steps to Designing a Multifamily Passive House

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The architect discusses the crucial steps to designing a successful, large-scale multifamily passive house.

Cover slide for video showing a picture of a multi-family building and the architect.

Passive House Accelerator’s 101 Edition of PHA LIVE! explores the fundamentals of Passive House and the application of basic principles, as taught by expert designers and tradespeople.

Michelle Apigian, Associate at ICON Architecture, joins this session with 10 Steps to Designing A Multifamily Passive House: Tips and Tricks From an Architect. Michelle discusses the crucial steps to designing a successful, large-scale multifamily passive house considering factors such as energy efficiency, occupant comfort, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

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