The Case for Passive House Certification in Affordable Housing Projects in Denver
Join us in Denver for an in-person seminar and networking with industry colleagues.
The City of Denver recently announced new rebates for affordable housing projects that achieve Passive House certification. This funding opportunity represents a significant step toward housing affordability in the city while prioritizing energy efficiency. Passive House is a voluntary certification program focused on creating high-performing, energy-efficient, durable, and comfortable buildings by optimizing the building enclosure and mechanical systems to regulate energy consumption. Certified multifamily projects can enjoy reduced energy costs up to almost 60% compared to conventional construction, according to Building Energy Exchange. Successful Passive House execution involves early coordination with the construction team, detailed analysis, and careful selection of materials and finishes to maintain air barrier continuity, improve glazing performance, and reduce thermal bridging. Collaboration between owners, architects, engineers, and contractors is essential to meet these technical demands while maintaining a project’s schedule and costs.
In this in-person seminar, we will delve into Denver’s new funding opportunities and discuss how they have lowered the first cost barriers to Passive House, both for project funding and for professionals seeking Passive House training or credentials. SGH’s building enclosure experts will share insights into the benefits of certification, discuss critical design and construction considerations, and share practical strategies for successfully navigating the certification process.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the new funding opportunities in Denver for affordable housing projects.
- Identify the key benefits of Passive House design.
- Identify considerations when planning and executing Passive House projects.
- Use practical strategies to successfully manage and execute Passive House projects.
Participants will earn 1.0 AIA CES Learning Unit (LU/HSW) for attending the seminar. Registration is free. Please note that space is limited – email events@sgh.com to join our waitlist if the session is closed when you register.
About the Speaker
Caroline Klatman specializes in building enclosure consulting, with expertise in waterproofing design and hygrothermal modeling. She has contributed to a variety of building enclosure projects in the Rocky Mountain region and San Francisco Bay Area. Her work includes design consultation, field investigation work, and construction administration.
Alex Kosis leads the Building Technology group in SGH’s Denver office. He has extensive experience as a building enclosure consultant, specializing in roofing and waterproofing system design and repair and thermal analysis for optimal building performance. He works with clients and project partners to solve technical challenges on a range of new design, failure investigation, and repair and rehabilitation projects. As a passionate mentor and leader, he is also dedicated to sharing his experience and expertise across the industry, including serving on ASTM International’s ASTM D08 Committee on Roofing & Waterproofing, volunteering as an instructor for Engineer’s Alliance with the Arts, and lecturing on building failures and forensic investigations at Pennsylvania State University.
Cheryl Saldanha leads SGH’s Building Science and Passive House practices and specializes in designing and evaluating building enclosures for new construction projects and existing building enclosure renovations. Her experience includes rainscreen facade, curtain wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems on a range of building types. Cheryl is adept at using multiple computer software packages to simulate building systems and details for thermal, condensation, and whole-building energy and daylighting analysis. She is a member of the AIA New York Building Science Committee and the NYC Commercial Energy Code Technical Advisory Committee.
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