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In the Philippines, the traditional approach to "beating the heat" has always been maximum ventilation—opening every window to catch a breeze. While this works for a nipa hut, it is often the enemy of efficiency in modern, air-conditioned buildings. If you are aiming for a Passive House in a hot and humid climate, airtightness is not just a technical requirement; it is your primary defense against the elements. But why seal a building in a country that never gets cold? 1. Kee

by: Juven Marius C. Mirano Passivhaus Philippines was invited to introduce the globally recognized Passive House standard as a solution for achieving energy-efficient and climate-resilient buildings in the Philippines. The session was led by Ar. Juven Marius Cruz Mirano, one of the founding board directors of Passivhaus Philippines, and was held during the PHILCONSTRUCT 2025 event at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative

MANILA, Philippines — As global temperatures soar and energy systems come under increasing strain, Passivhaus Philippines is calling for a nationwide shift toward ultra-efficient, climate-resilient buildings. In a webinar held on October 25, the organization presented how Passive House principles can dramatically cut cooling demand, stabilize indoor comfort, and strengthen the country’s resilience to extreme heat and humidity. Only a few Passive House projects have been comp

In the stillness of the pandemic’s early days, oil industry civil engineer Norman Garcia ’95 finally sat down to watch An Inconvenient...

MANILA, Philippines — October 2025 — What does it take to build a house that stays cool in sweltering tropical heat—without guzzling...

Hello everyone and welcome to the Project Spotlight Passive House. In very hot climate. Many thanks to Norman Garcia for inviting me to...

Picture a building in Manila on a sweltering afternoon – thick humidity in the air, yet inside the rooms stay cool, fresh, and quiet,...

Northwestern University’s College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) invited to participate in the formation of...

Event spotlights Passive House strategies for sustainable design in the Philippines

Hello, everyone, and welcome to today's Project Spotlight on Passive House in hot climates. My name is Jessica Grove-Smith, and I'm a...