Phius Alliance New York

06/03/2026

What a great day of learning and conversation at our recent Passive House Tour of Shawangunk Passive in Gardiner, NY on May 20, 2026.

Hosted by River Architects in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley, the event brought together more than 40 professionals from across the design and construction industry to experience this Phius-certified home firsthand.

Events like these help strengthen our shared commitment to advancing high-performance building practices throughout the Hudson Valley, and we look forward to similar events this summer!

05/29/2026

🌟LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE DIRECTORY!✨ Appearing in the chapter's website directory offers a number of benefits for local architects, engineers, builders, suppliers, certifiers, consultants and other service providers in the Passive House industry.

✔️ Increased visibility
✔️ Access to a targeted audience
✔️ Networking opportunities
✔️ Differentiate yourself from competitors
✔️ Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

Learn more: https://www.phiusny.org/directory

To be listed use the form at the bottom of the directory. The directory includes only current Phius members who have paid their annual dues.

05/21/2026

Happening May 28 in Northampton, MA!

Join Passive House Massachusetts on May 28 in Northampton for the Western Mass Passive House Forum, a free afternoon event dedicated to professional learning and community connection. The program features two high-impact sessions: a data-driven look at "Massive Learnings" synthesized from over 20 certified Passive House multifamily projects across the state, followed by an interdisciplinary panel on the local East Gables supportive housing project featuring its full development, design, and build team. Designed for all high performance professionals, this forum offers a unique opportunity to explore field-tested research and local Passive House success stories followed by a networking reception. Whether you’re a veteran or just starting out, come connect with the Pioneer Valley building community and help strengthen the network of professionals committed to successful and cost-effective passive building delivery.

Learn more: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/phmass/2159438

05/18/2026

Join us Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Gardiner, NY for a guided site tour with River Architects. A limited number of tickets are available for this behind-the-scenes tour of a Phius-certified passive house project. This high-performance residence demonstrates how climate-specific building science, environmental responsibility, and architectural design are integrated into a cohesive, site-responsive solution.

---PRESENTERS---
James Hartford - River Architects
Thomas Kocis - YARO Windows + Doors
Andrew VanDam - A.VanDam, LLC
Anthony Lisanti, CEM, CPHC - Integral Building + Design
Cramer Silkworth - Baukraft Engineering

---CEUS---
Phius: 3
AIA: 3

---SPONSORS---
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
River Architects
YARO Windows + Doors
American Institute of Architects - Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter

https://www.phiusny.org/shawangunkpassive2026/

05/18/2026

Phius-certified professionals are proficient in passive building science, passive building strategies and techniques, high-performance enclosures and mechanical systems, and project ex*****on. Learn about their roles and how to get certified!

📌Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC)
Intended for engineers, architects, and energy and sustainability consultants, this training equips you with the foundation for high-performance, passive building design.
📌Phius Certified Builder (CPHB)
Get trained on passive building craftsmanship, but also problem-solving to get ahead of risks and liabilities.
📌Phius Certified Rater
Identify the key components of passive building and understand best practices for testing and inspecting performance in the field.
📌Phius Certified Verifier
Learn about the application of passive building and verification principles for multifamily and commercial projects that are pursuing Phius Certification.

Learn more about certifications: https://www.phius.org/certifications/professionalsphius

05/13/2026

Check out new chapter webpages from Phius!

It's never been easier to connect with your local Phius Alliance chapter thanks to our new chapter webpages 🌐

Learn more: https://ow.ly/g0AN50YSCqh

05/09/2026

Join us Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Gardiner, NY for a guided site tour with River Architects. A limited number of tickets are available for this behind-the-scenes tour of a Phius-certified passive house project. This high-performance residence demonstrates how climate-specific building science, environmental responsibility, and architectural design are integrated into a cohesive, site-responsive solution.

---PRESENTERS---
James Hartford - River Architects
Thomas Kocis - YARO Windows + Doors
Andrew VanDam - A.VanDam, LLC
Anthony Lisanti, CEM, CPHC - Integral Building + Design
Cramer Silkworth - Baukraft Engineering

---CEUS---
Phius: 3
AIA: 3
---SPONSORS---
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
River Architects
YARO Windows + Doors
American Institute of Architects - Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter

https://www.phiusny.org/shawangunkpassive2026/

05/01/2026

Check it out! Phius Policy Specialist Zoe Rader provides updates on Phius policies throughout the country and their impact on project certification.

Our latest blog has important policy data, informative maps and a gift for you at the end: https://ow.ly/Flvy50YOK8K

04/25/2026

Attention chapter members! ✨Did you finish a Phius-certified project? Submit your project details so we can showcase your project on the chapter website.

We're looking for a variety of projects:
📌Retrofit
📌New
📌Single family
📌Multi-family
📌Commercial

Learn more: https://www.phiusny.org/projects/

04/25/2026

Did you know Phius Certification is rewarded in 20 total state or municipalities’ low-income housing tax credit program guidelines?

We've tracked more than 170 projects linked to Phius-related policies throughout the country 🗺️

More in this week's policy update blog: https://ow.ly/Flvy50YOK8K