Elevating southern building

Building resilience in the south: Mastering passive house principles

Passive house isn't just for cold climates.

Southern architects, builders, and designers face unique challenges: stringent energy codes, environmental concerns, and the constant battle against heat and humidity. How do we create comfortable, efficient, and durable buildings in this demanding climate? 

The answer: adapting passive house principles for hot and humid environments.

Join our expert R-Class Roundtable to dive deep into: 

• Control layers and WRB perm ratings for Southern vs. Northern climates 

• Hot roof vs. cold roof debate: moisture control solutions 

• ERVs vs. HRVs in humid environments 

• Continuous exterior insulation strategies 

• Spray foam and termite concerns 

• Optimizing windows for heat reflection and insulation 

Learn why building to passive house standards in the South leads to unparalleled comfort, dramatic energy savings, and long-lasting structures. 

This roundtable discussion with R-class building pros, Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook from Catalyst Construction, and ROCKWOOL’S Chris Caporuscio  will revolutionize your approach to southern construction, preparing you to create resilient, efficient, and comfortable buildings in challenging climates. 

Register now and be at the forefront of high-performance building in the South.