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Talks@EHC: Evanston’s First Passive House: a 21st Century Solution set within an Evanston Historic District

April 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Free

Evanston’s First Passive House: a 21st Century Solution set within an Evanston Historic District

Tuesday April 8, 6:30pm

Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP

In-person event*
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Evanston, IL

Following up after last year’s filled to capacity talk, architect Nate Kipnis, FAIA, and homeowner Margaret Stender return for an encore talk about Evanston’s first certified Passive House. Stender’s home is a fully certified Passive House as well a PHIUS ZERO 2021 net zero certified home, which are some of the most rigorous building certifications for exceptionally energy-efficient and remarkably resilient homes. The design seamlessly integrates sustainability with a modern design aesthetic within the challenging context of the Ridge Historic District. Stender moved into the home on Earth Day in April 2024 and will give updates on living in Evanston’s first Passive House.

About the presenters:

Nate Kipnis, FAIA, is principal of Kipnis Architecture + Planning, based in Evanston, IL and Boulder, CO.  His award winning firm specializes in designing sustainable, resilient and healthy buildings that merge the concepts of ‘High Design and Low Carbon’.  His first solar home, located in Boulder, was designed in 1983.

Margaret Stender, homeowner of the Passive House, served as the founding CEO of the WNBA Chicago Sky for six years. She remains involved as a minority owner, avid fan, and season ticket holder.  In 2012, she launched a basketball and leadership school for girls 8-18 which merged with the WNBA Sky in 2022.  Prior to the Sky, Stender worked for 22 years at the Quaker Oats Company with emphasis on marketing, strategy, and general management. In 2024, she moved to Evanston after 40 years in Chicago and absolutely loves her new community.

*This in-person event will also be streamed on Facebook Live for those who cannot make it in person. You do not need to RSVP to attend via Facebook Live.

Through our community’s generosity, we can offer these free programs! Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.

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Date:
April 8
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Cost:
Free
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Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201 United States
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