International Passive House Open Days
Are you enthusiastic about the Passive House concept and its advantages? Then take part in the Open Days and motivate others to join the movement by sharing your knowledge and experiences!
On November 10-12, celebrate with us the 20th anniversary of the Passive House Open Days!
For two decades, Passive House residents have been transforming homes into showcases of sustainability during the International Passive House Open Days. Now, as we approach this remarkable milestone in November, we invite you to be part of our anniversary celebration.
Mark your calendar, invite friends, and participate in this global celebration! Help us make the 20th International Passive House Open Days an event that inspires change.
Passive House Visitors:
The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it is like to live in a Passive House and what the building or retrofitting process was like. Some open houses and buildings will even have professionals on hand with the knowledge and tools to explain the technical details of Passive House projects.
As well to all the opportunities to talk and learn about Passive House, participants can experience Passive House buildings, both residential and non-residential, for themselves. Enjoy the comfortable interior temperatures, take a look at the ventilation system, ask questions and consider the possibilities of Passive House for your own building projects.
Find Passive House projects by:
- Checking out the participating Passive House buildings in our Passive House Database. Viewing and/or event information is included in the entry! The participating projects will be published starting October 1, 2023.
- You can also discover digital tours from past #iPHOpenDays in the dedicated YouTube playlist on our channel!
- Find a local project via our world map! You will be able to check out the participating Passive House buildings, view, and event information in the entry. Please note that the map could have new entries up shortly before the event!
Click on the world map to find a local project!
Have a look at the event pages of our affiliates worldwide! (Coming soon)
OutPHit will also be part of the #iPHOpenDays2023! The participating projects will be added soon to the outPHit website.
Passive House Owners:
To participate in the International Passive House Open Days 2023, please register your project with the International Passive House Database.
You can submit a live, in-person tour or event or offer online tours, Q&A sessions or webinars. Projects can be at various stages - from fully occupied to under construction. Registration is free of charge but first-time users will be asked to create an account. Click here for detailed registration instructions.
If your project is already registered with the International Passive House Database, simply fill out the information on the International Passive House Open Days viewing appointments and update your contact data if necessary.
Want to submit a video tour? Upload your video here and send us an email at info@passivehouse-international.org. Submitted video tours will be uploaded on the iPHA YouTube channel and will be added to the International Passive House Open Days playlist. For guidance on the video format and content, please check out previous submissions and submission instructions here. Video submission deadline: October 31, 2023
Share your tour information and your experience at the Open Days on social media!
Download here the International Open Days Media Pack
Should you have any further questions regarding registration, please get in touch with the iPHA Team at info@passivehouse-international.org
DISCLAIMER:
The Passive House Institute provides the Passive House Open Days platform based on the "Passive House Database". Participation is voluntary and on your own responsibility. The Passive House Institute or its initiatives (Informations-Gemeinschaft Passivhaus Deutschland, International Passive House Association (iPHA), Passivhaus Austria) are not liable for any damage caused in connection with the Passive House Open Days. The participant determines when, how and in which form the tours take place. For possible damages caused by visitors during a house tour, the visitors are liable (e.g., via private liability insurance).
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can participate in the Passive House Open Days?
All building owners/building users of Passive Houses or buildings renovated to the EnerPHit standard, which have been calculated with the Passive House Project Planning Package (PHPP) and which are registered in the Passive House database at www.passivehouse-database.org, can participate. This database serves as a platform for the Passive House Open Days. Additional information on the inspection modalities of the participating buildings will be published approx. 6 weeks before the event and will be hidden again directly after the event.
Is there information material for visitors?
Building tour organisers are welcome to provide any printed material to participants. If you are interested in any specific material from the Passive House Institute, you can contact the International Passive House Association at info@passivehouse-international.org. If you are interested in local material, please contact the respective iPHA affiliate for more information. Moreover, visitors can obtain information online at any time. The brochure: "Active for more comfort: Passive House" can be browsed online, and flyers and other materials are available for download. For more detailed information and research, please refer to Passipedia.
Is there a participation fee?
No, registration in the Passive House database and participation in the Passive House Open Days are free.
Which rooms in my building will visitors look at?
The visiting modalities are determined solely by the residents/users of the building. They decide which rooms are shown to visitors and at what times.
Do visitors have to register?
The modalities are determined in each case by the residents/users of the building. Whether registration is required and when a visit is possible is described in detail in the respective Passive House or EnerPHit visit modalities.
Is there any insurance coverage for visitors?
No, there is no special insurance coverage. If something in the building/apartment is damaged, the visitor or, if applicable, his liability insurance is liable.
