What we do

Te Tōpūtanga o te Whare Korou ki Aotearoa, Passive House Institute NZ (PHINZ) is on a mission to close the gap between the desired and actual performance of buildings and to accelerate the delivery of measurable and continuous improvements in their indoor environmental quality in tandem with their energy-efficiency. We work with professionals and the public sector to improve the energy efficiency of homes and public buildings, helping improve health and well-being, and relieving fuel poverty for New Zealanders.

Education

We educate the building industry and members of the public about Certified Passive Houses and improved energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality in New Zealand buildings.

Formal Passive House training is provided through Passive House Academy NZ, a PHINZ project.

Research

We share our research on the performance of built Certified Passive Houses in New Zealand, on the New Zealand climate and on housing industry in order to promote energy efficient building options.

Advocacy

We promote the Passive House Standard, as defined by the Passivhaus Institut, Germany, in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Join Us

Do you share our kaupapa?

Whether you are a professional in the Passive House industry, or you simply share our vision, partnering with PHINZ can benefit our country and your business. Help us in the dissemination of the Passive House Standard in New Zealand by joining us as a Member or a Sponsor.

Learn more on how to join us