Stichting PassiefBouwen

Stichting PassiefBouwen (Passive Building Foundation) is a Netherlands-based non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and knowledge-sharing of passive house (PassiefBouwen) construction. According to its official website, the foundation positions itself as a central knowledge platform for passive building in the Benelux region, offering information on municipal policy, passive building for schools, courses, PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) software, and project examples. It also maintains a partner network and publishes articles on topics such as draught-free letterboxes, wood heating, natural gas phase-out, and infrared building research. The foundation is affiliated with IPHA (International Passive House Association) as an affiliate, and it provides contact details including a telephone number and email address for inquiries. Its activities span education, certification, advocacy, and networking, aiming to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient building standards in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries.

Stichting PassiefBouwen is a Dutch foundation that has emerged as a key promoter of the passive house standard in the Netherlands and the wider Benelux region. While the exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence, the organisation has built a reputation as a knowledge hub for passive building. Its website highlights the first passive house premium in the Benelux, indicating a pioneering role in the region. The foundation offers courses, supports the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package), and engages with municipal policy and school construction. It publishes articles on practical topics such as draught-free letterboxes, wood heating, and the transition away from natural gas, reflecting its involvement in the Dutch energy transition debate. The foundation is an affiliate of the International Passive House Association (IPHA), connecting it to the global passive house movement. Through its partner network and publications, Stichting PassiefBouwen continues to advocate for energy-efficient, comfortable buildings.

Non-profit knowledge and advocacy platform for passive house construction in the Benelux.

• PassiefBouwen knowledge platform

  Online hub with information on passive building principles, projects, and policies.

• PHPP courses

  Training on the Passive House Planning Package software.

• Municipal policy guidance

  Resources for local governments on passive building policies.

• Passive building for schools

  Information and support for applying passive house standards to school buildings.

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