Newly announced workshops and buildings tour will provide new opportunities for Passive House understanding during the Passive House Network Conference in Denver on October 2-6.

DENVER, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Passive House Network announced a post-conference tour to visit six single-family Passive House homes in the process of being constructed as part of the 2023 Passive House Network Conference. Part of the Marshall Fire rebuilding efforts, each home is in a different phase of construction, utilizing diverse construction assembly methods to hit the benchmarks for Passive House performance. The tour also includes a stop at the Alpen window factory, where Passive House windows are manufactured.

The tour will provide a unique learning opportunity for builders, designers, and policymakers to see Passive House in action. “This is the first time, anywhere in the world, that we can see a direct result of a policy that incentivizes durable and healthy Passive House construction in a neighborhood of families that have been impacted by an extreme climate event,” said Mariana Pickering, co-founder and CEO of Emu Passive, who organized the tour. “Walking through these sites will help other construction professionals see how achievable Passive House really is, and how great the impact can be.”

In addition to the tour, the Passive House Network is featuring six pre-conference workshops that focus on special topics related to Passive House learning and implementation. These workshops will include presentations on government incentive programs, heat pumps, and multifamily building construction, providing attendees with additional time to ask questions, make connections, and broaden their Passive House network.

One such workshop addresses a closely related industry transformation underway; off-site workflow integration. “With the new code guidelines and current accessibility to advanced Building Information Modeling, prefabrication is more accessible to one-off and custom construction than ever before,” said Edie Dillman, CEO of B.Public Prefab, who is hosting a workshop. “Prefabrication is perhaps our single greatest tool in addressing the labor shortages and cost volatility that the residential building sector faces.”

The 2023 Passive House Conference will be held online on September 28 and online and in person in Denver on October 4-5.

For more information on the conference, visit https://phnconference.org or email [email protected].

About PHN:

The Passive House Network (PHN), formerly known as NAPHN, is a 501(c)3 that provides Passive House high-performance building education and resources to professionals across the U.S. that transform how they think and work with buildings. PHN provides professionals a complete skill set to reliably produce new and renovated buildings that use dramatically less energy for effective and affordable climate action. https://naphnetwork.org/

About Passive House:

Passive House is an international building standard and methodology, applicable to buildings of all kinds from office buildings to hospitals, new-build and renovations, that results in a dramatic drop in operational energy use, and more comfortable and healthy occupants – meant to aggressively mitigate our climate crisis while providing resilient adaptation.

The Passive House Standard was developed by the Passive House Institute (PHI), an independent scientific research organization, located in Darmstadt, Germany, and includes specific requirements for energy use and comfort of occupants. The Passive House Standard is being successfully applied to thousands of buildings and millions of square feet around the world, from Boston to Beijing.

The Passive House methodology starts with reducing cooling, dehumidification, and heating loads by focusing, not on gadgets and active technology, but instead on fully integrated durable passive building components, such as proper continuous thermal-bridge-free insulation, continuous airtightness, high-performance windows and doors, and ventilation that includes a high-efficiency heat/energy recovery core, carefully calculated, and all integrated with the entire architectural process of design and construction. http://www.passivehouse.com http://www.passipedia.org

The International Passive House Association is a membership, communications, and global community-building arm of the Passive House Institute with over 30 affiliated regional Passive House organizations around the world. https://passivehouse-international.org/

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Kim Ravold, Passive House Network, 1 609-410-1308, [email protected], https://passivehousenetwork.org/

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Conservative former automotive retail executive to challenge area’s largely liberal establishment the non-partisan contest.

BROOKHAVEN, Ga., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — First-time candidate Mark Frost announced his candidacy for mayor today. He completed qualifying and will be on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 election.

Other declared candidates at this time are current Brookhaven District 2 City Council member John Park – a former college roommate of current Mayor John Ernst – and small business owner Lauren Kiefer.

Self-described as a ‘semi-retired consultant,’ Frost’s spent 30+ years in the automobile retail industry. Most notably, he worked for Jim Ellis Automotive Atlanta for 13 years. As Ellis’ VP of Operations – GM Brands, Frost engaged the company in many Brookhaven fundraising activities such as the Brookhaven Bolt, the Chili Cook Off, First Responders Appreciation, DeKalb Fire station events, and others.

Frost spent his youth in NH, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.A, and moved to Georgia in 1987. He and his wife – empty nesters – reside in the Ashford Park area of Brookhaven.

Asked about his motivation for entering the race, Frost said “It is my desire to give a greater voice in government to the taxpayers of Brookhaven. The seemingly extravagant spending, including a massive $78 million being spent on a new city hall; the huge spike in personal and business property tax bills; and the volume of controversies – including the Toco Hills annexation affair – has left me and my supporters wondering if the current regime hasn’t completely lost touch with its constituency. Inflation has had a devastating effect on many Brookhaven families and the time to endeavor to provide some relief is now.”

For more information on Frost’s bid to become Brookhaven’s next mayor, go to http://www.markfrostformayorbrookhaven.com.

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Food System Innovations has partnered with AI and machine learning expert Noa Weiss to launch GreenProtein AI, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the alternative protein space by utilizing advanced AI technology to optimize the extrusion of plant-based meats.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Food System Innovations has partnered with AI and machine learning expert Noa Weiss to launch GreenProtein AI, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the alternative protein space by utilizing advanced AI technology to optimize the extrusion of plant-based meats.

With the current market climate impacting startups across sectors, those in the plant-based meat space encounter unique obstacles concerning texture optimization. The path to mainstream adoption of plant-based meat has been challenged by texture issues, a problem that the industry often struggles to overcome due to high costs related to extrusion R&D. GreenProtein AI emerges as a pioneering initiative to address these challenges, potentially reigniting growth within the industry.

GreenProtein AI focuses on leveraging state-of-the-art AI and machine learning technologies to optimize the extrusion process, a vital aspect in creating the desired texture of plant-based meat. By modeling the extrusion process using advanced machine learning methods and a broad range of data, the initiative aims to break down the high-cost barriers that have long hindered innovation in texture development. Through collaboration with extrusion facilities and plant-based meat manufacturers, GreenProtein AI will provide targeted insights and solutions, allowing for a more predictable and efficient production process. This technological advancement not only enhances quality and sustainability but also brings plant-based meat one step closer to becoming a competitively-priced alternative in the market.

Noa Weiss, the project lead, emphasized the potential of the initiative: “GreenProtein AI demonstrates the incredible power of AI to address real-world industry challenges. We are putting technology to work to remove barriers, allowing the alternative protein industry to achieve its full potential.”

This project aligns closely with the mission of Food System Innovations, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a more sustainable, humane, and equitable global food system.

Max Elder, Managing Director at FSI, believes GreenProtein AI will help accelerate improvements in texture and therefore broader market adoption for plant-based meats. Max was the founder and CEO of Nowadays, a startup using extrusion to create plant-based chicken that ceased operations this summer. “Extrusion is one of the best protein texturizing technologies at scale today, yet extruders remain ‘black boxes’ with high cost barriers for innovative startups to drive meaningful R&D. Nowadays would have benefited greatly from the predictive models GreenProtein AI is building.”

David Meyer, CEO of Food System Innovations, also shared his enthusiasm for the project: “This initiative embodies what we at Food System Innovations strive for: creative solutions to real-world challenges. GreenProtein AI is poised to revolutionize the industry, and we’re proud to be part of this journey.”

GreenProtein AI seeks collaboration with extrusion facilities and labs, extruder manufacturers, and plant-based meat manufacturers. Collaborators stand to gain valuable insights into the extrusion process, allowing for superior plant-based meat production while supporting the broader goal of environmental sustainability.

GreenProtein AI embodies a hopeful vision for the future, where plant-based meat becomes a preferred choice for consumers. Through cutting-edge AI solutions, this project promotes the broader goal of reducing the environmental and ethical impact of food production while delivering delicious, nutritious, and planet-friendly alternatives.

For more information about GreenProtein AI, collaboration opportunities, or to arrange an interview with Noa Weiss, Max Elder or David Meyer, please contact [email protected].

About GreenProtein AI

GreenProtein AI is an initiative by Food System Innovations. It focuses on AI-driven optimization of plant-based meat extrusion to enhance quality, taste, and sustainability while reducing production costs. By leveraging advanced AI technology and industry collaboration, GreenProtein AI aims to make plant-based meat a competitive alternative to traditional animal-based products.

About Food System Innovations

Food System Innovations is dedicated to creating a more sustainable, humane, and equitable global food system while creating value for all stakeholders. They support various projects and solutions that drive change across the entire food value chain.

About Noa Weiss

Noa Weiss is a seasoned AI & Machine Learning expert, boasting 13 years of professional experience, including three as an independent consultant, where she has assisted companies in crafting AI strategies and executing tailored ML projects. She also serves on the advisory board of the Modern Agriculture Foundation and as a mentor in the GFI Mentorship Program.

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GreenProtein AI Project Lead
Email: [email protected]
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