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10/09/2026

Passive House Days! Sunday Nov 15, 3:00PM - 4:30 PM, 1995 6th Ave. Castlegar. Tour "The Confluence" with Architect Lukas Armstrong. This is a great opportunity to explore the building, see Passive House principles in action and ask questions about the design, construction and everyday experience of the building. Sunday Nov 15, 3:00PM - 4:30 PM, 1995 6th Ave. Castlegar

10/02/2026

The step code is not enough.

Climate systems expert Genevieve Walker joins Nick Breeze to reveal...

09/24/2026

Great to see "The Confluence" on the poster for Passive House days. I will be leading a tour that weekend. Stay tuned for details.

The International Passive House Open Days 2026 are just around the corner, and we can hardly wait!

From November 13th-16th, Passive House enthusiasts and professionals around the world will open their doors—virtually or in person—to showcase high-performance buildings that put comfort, health, and sustainability first.

Whether your project is completed, under construction, or somewhere in between, this is your opportunity to share your story, inspire others, and connect with people who care about the future of building.

⭐️ If you’re planning to participate, let us know! Passive House Canada will help spread the word across our network to amplify your reach and showcase your contribution to the movement.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/wlFd2t0

06/02/2026

I had a great week in Vancouver attending and presenting at the 2026 Passive House Canada Conference. With Dave Fraser of Peel Passive House, I presented one of Canada's first public Institutional buildings to use Mass Timber and achieve Passive House Certification. I also accepted the formal PHI certificate. I came away impressed with the quality, scale and diversity of the PH projects that are being built nation wide. Most importantly, I left with a renewed commitment to Passive House as the most appropriate and effective approach to achieving low carbon and low energy buildings. The framework really can be applied to any building type, while producing a superior living environment for a very small premium in construction values. I like to make the case that if I carve 5% off your intended floor plan through good design, I can deliver a certified Passive House for the same budget as code level construction. Passive House is the future.

04/09/2026

I'm speaking at the Passive House Canada Conference, May 25-27, 2026 in Vancouver, BC, where we'll share ideas on the future of high-performance buildings in Canada with our session: The Confluence – Combining Passive House and Expressed Mass Timber in Non-Residential Development

If you're working in high-performance building, mechanical systems, architecture, or Passive House construction — don’t miss it. Details at conference.passivehousecanada.com

03/23/2026

In support of Earth Days, the West Kootenay Climate Hub has helped organize tours of Selkirk College and The Confluence Building. Thursday the 23rd at 5:15, I will be leading a tour of The Confluence - one of Canada's first Mass Timber / Passive House institutional buildings. RSVP here: https://selkirk.ca/events/castlegar-sustainability-tours-selkirk-college-and-confluence-building?date=apr-23-2026

02/26/2026

If your organization would like to improve accessibility in your buildings or playgrounds, this program is providing grants. I am an RHFAC designated Professional, and can help with grant writing, design and certification. Two weeks left to apply! Get in touch at Stand Architecture Inc.,

Are you a school, municipality, community group, or non-profit organization in Canada ready to make your spaces more accessible?  You can apply (before March 15, 2026) for one of 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 to complete an access-improvement project in your community.  In honour of the...

02/24/2026

02/06/2026

Looking forward to this event!

02/04/2026

I'll be presenting at the this upcoming Passive House Canada Event in Calgary!