
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.

*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.
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