When an architecture firm earns the Passive House Institute (PHI) certification, it signals a deep commitment to building science, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. One such firm, De LaPuerta + Campo Arquitectos, listed as a trusted partner on the Passive House Accelerator platform, brings this specialized expertise to architectural projects that prioritize performance without sacrificing […]
For decades, the firm Dattner Architects has quietly shaped the physical fabric of New York City through a remarkable range of public and civic buildings. From transit hubs and public schools to affordable housing complexes and libraries, their portfolio touches nearly every aspect of urban life. What sets this practice apart is not just the
As the built environment confronts the urgent challenges of climate change and building performance, few standards have proven as effective as the Passivhaus approach. Originally developed in Germany, this rigorous energy standard has transformed how architects approach building design worldwide. Specialists like Dagmar Lorentz, a German free architect and energy consultant, demonstrate how integrating passive
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP (C+GA) has spent more than three decades defining what it means to create architecture that serves both people and the planet. Founded in 1990 by Darby Curtis, AIA, and Mark Ginsberg, FAIA, LEED AP, the New York City-based firm has built a portfolio that spans mixed-use developments, multi-family housing, institutional
The intersection of architecture and energy performance has never been more critical than it is today. As building codes tighten and climate awareness grows, a new breed of architectural professionals is emerging—one that combines design expertise with deep energy consulting knowledge. Firms like Dagmar Lorentz Architektur, led by a Freie Architektin und Energieberaterin (independent architect
In the field of sustainable architecture, few firms have demonstrated as consistent a commitment to environmentally responsible design as Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP (C+GA). Founded in New York City in 1990 by Darby Curtis, AIA, and Mark Ginsberg, FAIA, LEED AP, this award-winning practice has spent over three decades shaping the built environment through
Architecture is more than the arrangement of walls and roofs. It shapes how people live, work, and interact with their surroundings. At its best, architecture blends creativity with practicality, producing spaces that serve their purpose while inspiring those who occupy them. Core Architects Inc., an architecture and interior design firm based in Rogers, Arkansas, embodies
ChoShields Studio, a Certified Passive House architectural firm based in Brooklyn, New York, has spent more than four decades proving that buildings can do more than provide shelter. They can heal, inspire, and sustain. Co-founded by In Cho, RA, CPHD, and Timothy Shields, the studio approaches every project with an ethos of compassionate decision making
CAST Architecture, a Seattle-based firm founded in 1999, has spent more than two decades crafting contemporary spaces that push the boundaries of sustainable design across the Pacific Northwest. With a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and public sector projects, the firm demonstrates that modern aesthetics and high-performance building standards are not opposing goals but complementary disciplines.
How CUBE3 and Passive House Architecture Principles Are Redefining Sustainable Building Design The architecture profession is undergoing a fundamental shift toward performance based design, where aesthetic vision must coexist with rigorous energy targets and measurable environmental outcomes. At the intersection of this transformation stands the Passive House standard, a performance benchmark that has moved from
