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60. Phius House Institute with Kat Klingenberg


Dec 27, 2023

Episode Highlights:

  • Kat Klingenberg and her role with Phius House.

  • Implementing sustainable building. 

  • Phius House certification isn't just for single family homes.

  • Why developers are ideal candidates for Phius House.

  • Project highlight of the week: Hayes Home.

“We have an incredible opportunity as architects and builders to solve the climate problem.”


- Kat Klingenberg (Executive Director Phius House Institute)

Show Notes:

  • 0:30 - Introduction to episode 60. 

  • 1:30 - Project highlight of the week: Hayes Home

  • 6:00 - Difference between LED and Phuis House certification. 

  • 7:56 - Get to know Kat Klingenberg, executive director of Phius House. 

  • 9:40 - Origins of Phius House. 

  • 13:44 - The process of building a Phius House versus using Phius House materials.

  • 17:50 - How to build your own Phius House.

  • 22:11 - How developers can benefit from Phius House certification. 

  • 25:52 - Breaking down the costs of building a Phuis House or building. 

  • 33:00 - Helping solve the climate crisis. 

  • 34:49 - Concluding thoughts for episode 60.


Supplementary Episodes:

1) Reimagining Multifamily Housing With Susan King of HED

2) The Real Cost of Building


Resources:

  • Head over to Passive House Institute's website to learn more, and  connect with them on Instagram.

  • Ready to get started with your own project? Contact Three Squared HERE.

  • Make sure to follow Three Squared on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for project updates, releases, and more.

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