named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
City Shapers Podcast
Podcast series featuring conversations with architects, community leaders, and New Yorkers about how Passive House principles are shaping sustainable, resilient urban development.
Continuing Education Courses
Training programs for building professionals on Passive House design and construction, including preparation for Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant exams.
NextGen Community
Working group launched in 2025 to connect students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals with training, networking, and leadership opportunities in the Passive House movement.
Regenerative Metropolis
Annual event series focused on integrating Passive House standards with broader system-level solutions for building decarbonization and regenerative design.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocates for policy adoption and integration of Passive House standardsEngages in collaborative advocacy and policy work to support the adoption of Passive House building science in the built environment, promoting regenerative, healthy, and resilient development.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts public education and outreach on Passive House standardsEngages in public education, outreach, and advocacy to promote the adoption of the Passive House building energy standard through events, media, and public programming.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Facilitates knowledge transfer and networking within the Passive House communityProvides a platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, and community engagement through events, online access, and member benefits including regional networking, training discounts, and access to project and product databases.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Funds and sponsors events promoting Passive House as a foundation for system integrationProvides financial and organizational support for events such as Regenerative Metropolis '25, which focus on integrating Passive House standards into broader urban and building systems.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Provides professional education and training in Passive House designOffers in-person and online educational courses and training programs for building professionals on Passive House design and construction principles and practices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$108K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$114K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$584
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANDREAS BENZING | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $33K |
board members · 13
- ADINA BANAYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- AMY FAILLA — SECRETARY
- BUCK MOORHEAD — CHAIRPERSON
- CRYSTAL NG — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE KONTAROUDIS — VICE CHAIRPE
- GREGORY RUOTI — BOARD MEMBER
- JANE SANDERS — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUIS KOEHL — BOARD MEMBER
- MAX WOLF — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA A BAYER — BOARD MEMBER
- SEBASTIAN MORENO-VACCA — BOARD MEMBER
- TODD KIMMEL — TREASURER
- VICKI YEE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- International Passive House Association Network — Automatic inclusion of full NYPH members in iPHA, providing access to global Passive House resources and network.
- International Passive House Association Network — Member of the International Passive House Association since its early years.
- International Passive House Association Network — Organization is affiliated with the International Passive House Association, enhancing global credibility in promoting energy-efficient building standards.
- NYPH Network — NEW YORK PASSIVE HOUSE INC operates as NYPH, offering membership and related benefits.
- NYSERDA Government — Sponsored the event "Regenerative Metropolis '25 – Passive House as Foundation to System Integration."
- New York Passive House Inc Network — Member organization promoting Passive House building science.
- WhatsApp Partner — Uses WhatsApp as a communication platform for the NextGen Community to share resources and connect peers.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing Passive House Adoption Through Education and Professional Capacity Buildingmethodology: capacity_building_through_education_and_networkingBy delivering technical education, fostering professional networks, and supporting emerging leaders, the organization enables widespread implementation of the Passive House standard, because skilled and connected professionals are essential to achieving high-performance building outcomes at scale.
- Driving Industry Transformation Through Advocacy and Standard Promotionmethodology: passive-house-standard-promotionBy promoting the Passive House standard as a proven model for sustainability and energy efficiency, the organization drives systemic change in building practices, because widespread adoption depends on shifting industry norms and professional expectations.