Architecture

As the construction industry accelerates toward net-zero carbon targets, a growing number of architecture firms are embracing Passive House principles to deliver buildings that combine exceptional energy performance with superior occupant comfort. Firms like f2 Architekten, an Austria-based practice specializing in Passive House design, demonstrate how rigorous building science can be integrated with architectural creativity. […]

Nature Integrated Architecture How Fete Nature Architecture And Passive House Principles Shape Sustainable Urban Design has already demonstrated how ecological design thinking can transform the built environment. Passive House architecture represents one of the most rigorous and proven frameworks for achieving genuine sustainability in buildings of all types. Originating in Germany in the late 1980s,

As the building industry accelerates toward net-zero carbon targets, the demand for integrated engineering and architecture services has never been greater. Firms that combine structural, mechanical, and architectural expertise under one roof are delivering projects that outperform those produced through traditional siloed approaches. Whether designing passive house-certified residential buildings or large-scale commercial developments, multidisciplinary collaboration

European Architectural Supply (EAS) has established itself as a premier supplier of high performance windows and doors tailored for Passive House, Net Zero Energy, and Deep Energy Retrofit projects across North America. With more than 17 years in business, EAS imports European custom tilt and turn windows manufactured with German engineering, combining energy efficiency, functional

The construction industry faces a growing demand for buildings that are energy efficient, environmentally responsible, and cost effective over their entire lifecycle. Meeting these targets requires more than selecting the right materials or installing efficient systems. It demands a fundamental shift in how design and construction teams work together from the very first sketch. Generalplaner

The Rise of Passive House Principles in Modern Architecture Practice As the building industry accelerates toward carbon neutrality, passive house design has emerged as one of the most rigorous and effective frameworks for achieving energy efficiency in architecture. Originally developed in Germany in the late 1980s, the Passive House standard has grown from a niche

Architecture firms across the United States are increasingly recognizing that sustainable design is no longer an optional specialty but a core competency. One firm demonstrating this shift is GBBN, an integrated design practice with offices in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Beijing, and beyond. As a partner of the Passive House Accelerator, GBBN brings rigorous sustainability standards to

The shift toward high-performance, low-carbon buildings has placed the building envelope at the center of contemporary architectural practice. Architects who specialize in passive house design bring a unique set of skills to every project, focusing on how the outer shell of a building manages heat, air, and moisture. Gabrielle Brainard Architect exemplifies this approach, offering

Architecture shapes not only our built environment but also our daily well-being. Forge Craft Architecture + Design, an Austin-based firm recognized on the Passive House Accelerator network, has built its practice around a single conviction: the spaces we inhabit should make us healthier, happier, and more connected to nature. By committing to the rigorous Passive

Architecture has always been a dialogue between the built environment and the natural world. In recent years, a growing number of firms have embraced this relationship as a central design philosophy rather than an afterthought. Nature integrated school architecture Gilkey Middle School Portland design principles for educational building professionals demonstrate how educational facilities can bring