Passive House Basics with Forge Craft’s Trey Farmer

What is Passive House and how can it increase building resilience? Trey Farmer of Austin-based Forge Craft discusses key standards and tips for certification.

Janelle Penny

Feb. 3, 2025

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Passive House certification focuses on tight building envelopes, strategic window use, and a high level of insulation. This episode of the Buildings Podcast discusses the basic principles of this certification for commercial and multifamily buildings.

Show Notes:

Check out these free resources:

Read more about how Passive House design encourages building resilience.
See a case study of a multifamily building that pursued Passive House certification.

About Our Guest:

Trey Farmer is principal, partner, and chief sustainability officer for Forge Craft.

About the Author

Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.