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List of Certified Passive House Consultants in North America

Comprehensive directory of CPHC and CPHD-certified Passive House consultants across the U.S. and Canada, including firm details, certification type, service areas, and specializations for architects, developers, and building owners pursuing high-performance building projects.

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Consultant / Firm NameCertificationLocationSpecialization
The Levy PartnershipCPHC (PHIUS)New York, NYResidential & Affordable Housing
Cultivate Inc (Dylan Lamar)CPHC (PHIUS & PHI)Eugene, ORMultifamily & Net Zero
Sustainable Comfort IncCPHC (PHIUS)Worcester, MAGreen Building & Energy Consulting
Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects (TBDA)CPHC (PHIUS)Chicago, ILResidential & Deep Energy Retrofits
Richard Pedranti ArchitectCPHC (PHIUS) & CPHD (PHI)Milford, PAResidential Passive House Design

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Certified Passive House Consultants in North America

The Passive House standard represents the most rigorous voluntary energy performance standard in building design. In North America, two primary certification bodies credential professionals: PHIUS (Passive House Institute US), which administers the CPHC (Certified Passive House Consultant) designation, and the German-based PHI (Passive House Institute), which grants the CPHD (Certified Passive House Designer) credential. Both require demonstrated mastery of building physics, energy modeling, and high-performance enclosure design.

Market Growth and Demand

Passive building is experiencing rapid institutional adoption across North America. PHIUS alone has certified 597 projects covering 9.5 million square feet and over 9,000 dwelling units as of 2025. Median project size has surged from 6,000–7,000 sq ft historically to 25,000 sq ft in 2025, driven by multifamily and institutional projects in states like New York and Massachusetts where median project sizes exceed 50,000 sq ft.

Over 3,000 professionals have completed PHIUS training programs, and the PHIUS Alliance network includes more than 1,000 active industry professionals. Demand for certified consultants continues to outpace supply, particularly in markets with Passive House-favorable policies.

Policy Drivers

Several jurisdictions now incentivize or mandate Passive House-level performance, accelerating demand for certified consultants:

JurisdictionPolicy Type
New York CityLocal Law 97 carbon caps; NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence
MassachusettsStretch Energy Code with Passive House pathway
CaliforniaTitle 24 alignment with Passive House metrics
Austin, TXPassive House incentive program (2025)
Denver, COGreen building code incentives
Maine & OregonState-level Passive House support programs

Choosing a Consultant

Key factors when evaluating a Certified Passive House Consultant:

Certification body
PHIUS certification is climate-specific to North America; PHI certification uses a universal standard. Some consultants hold both credentials.
Project type experience
Residential single-family, multifamily affordable housing, commercial, institutional, and deep energy retrofits each require distinct expertise.
Energy modeling capability
Look for proficiency in WUFI Passive, PHPP, or both—the primary energy modeling tools for PHIUS and PHI certification respectively.
Regional knowledge
Climate zone familiarity matters. A consultant experienced in cold-climate enclosures (Zone 5–7) may not be ideal for hot-humid applications (Zone 2–3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the difference between a CPHC and a CPHD?

CPHC (Certified Passive House Consultant) is issued by PHIUS and uses climate-specific performance targets calibrated for North American conditions. CPHD (Certified Passive House Designer) is issued by PHI in Germany and uses a universal standard. Both require rigorous training and examination, and some consultants hold both credentials.

Q.How does your data collection work for this directory?

When you request data, our AI crawls publicly available sources including PHIUS and PHI professional directories, firm websites, LinkedIn profiles, and industry publications to compile verified consultant information in real-time. Only publicly listed information is included.

Q.Can I filter consultants by specific project types like affordable housing or commercial buildings?

Yes. You can specify project types, building scale, certification body, geographic region, climate zone, and other criteria to narrow results to consultants with relevant experience for your specific project needs.

Q.How many Certified Passive House Consultants are active in North America?

Over 3,000 professionals have been trained by PHIUS alone, with the PHIUS Alliance counting more than 1,000 active members. Combined with PHI-certified professionals, the total pool of credentialed Passive House consultants in North America is estimated at approximately 1,600 actively practicing professionals.

Q.Are consultants in this list verified as currently certified?

Our data reflects publicly available directory listings from PHIUS and PHI. Certification status is based on these official sources. Since credentials require continuing education to maintain, we recommend confirming current certification status directly with the consultant or their certifying body before engagement.