Scaling passive house: Making high-performance the standard

Name: Scaling passive house: Making high-performance the standard
Start: 2025-08-11T08:00:00.0000000+00:00
End: 2025-08-26T16:00:00.0000000+00:00
Location: Virtual

Join us Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT for the next ROCKonnect Masterclass

Master large-scale passive house projects with strategies that work

Building standards like Passive House are transforming how cities manage energy use and occupant comfort, especially in large urban projects. With proven results in NYC and Boston, there is growing momentum to scale passive house principles to urban centers across the country.

Join the next ROCKonnect Masterclass on August 26 to hear leading architects from Magnusson Architecture and Planning and Studio NYL share real-world case studies and practical strategies for integrating passive house design into complex multi-family and mixed-use buildings.

This is your opportunity to see how fellow architects are making these principles work in practice and to get your questions answered by the experts.

Webinar details

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

Location: This event is virtual. Experience the learning live from the comfort of your own environment!

Who should attend

Architects, engineers, and contractors designing large multi-family or mixed-use buildings in urban markets focused on high-performance building standards.

What you’ll learn

Different approaches to applying passive house principles in large, multi-storey buildings, including material selection strategies
How passive house performance-based standard differs from prescriptive codes and offers flexibility for diverse programs, clients, and budgets
Challenges and lessons learned from large-scale passive house projects by the design teams involved
How readily available products, including stone wool solutions, help overcome energy-efficiency design challenges

Reserve your spot and earn CEU credit. Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and advance your approach to high-performance retrofits.

Why attend

Expert insights from Sara Bayer (MAP), Felipe Francisco (Studio NYL), and Robert Blount (ROCKWOOL)
Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW continuing education credit
Real case studies that demonstrating passive house success at scale
Practical guidance for designing low-carbon, durable, and comfortable enclosures

Event details

Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. PT
Location: Live virtual event
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU | HSW

Meet the presenters

Felipe Francisco, AIA, CPHC
Senior Architect and Technical Design Lead, Studio NYL

Felipe Francisco is an architect, builder, and fabricator specializing in large-scale commercial projects and Passive House residential developments. As Technical Design Lead at Studio NYL's Boston office, he provides facade expertise to architects and building teams. Felipe co-chairs the Boston Society of Architects' MakeTank Knowledge Community.

Sara Bayer, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP
Associate Principal, Director of Sustainability, Magnusson Architecture and Planning

Sara Bayer leads sustainability initiatives at Magnusson Architecture and Planning, managing energy-efficient projects including two NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award winners. Certified CPHC since 2016, she serves on the NY Passive House Board and frequently contributes to forums on regenerative technologies and carbon reduction strategies.

Robert Blount, CDT, CSI
Architectural Specifications Manager - Northeast Region, ROCKWOOL

Robert supports the architectural and engineering community with specifications, detailing, and sustainability guidance. Previously, he managed design-assist building enclosure projects and consulted on curtain wall systems for high-rise construction in New York and Boston. He holds a BFA from Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture.

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Architect Resources

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Building Science and Technical Services

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