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60. Phius House Institute with Kat Klingenberg

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:


  • Kat Klingenberg and her role with Phius House.

  • Implementing sustainable building. 

  • Phius House certification isn't just for single family homes.

  • Why developers are ideal candidates for Phius House.

  • Project highlight of the week: Hayes Home.

“We have an incredible opportunity as architects and builders to solve the climate problem.”


-Kat Klingenberg (Executive Director Phius House Institute)

Show Notes:



  • 0:30 - Introduction to episode 60. 

  • 1:30 - Project highlight of the week: Hayes Home.

  • 6:00 - Difference between LED and Phuis House certification. 

  • 7:56 - Get to know Kat Klingenberg, executive director of Phius House. 

  • 9:40 - Origins of Phius House. 

  • 13:44 - The process of building a Phius House versus using Phius House materials.

  • 17:50 - How to build your own Phius House.

  • 22:11 - How developers can benefit from Phius House certification. 

  • 25:52 - Breaking down the costs of building a Phuis House or building. 

  • 33:00 - Helping solve the climate crisis. 

  • 34:49 - Concluding thoughts for episode 60.


Link to supplementary resources and episodes:

Passive House Institute -  Website and Instagram

Reimagining Multifamily Housing With Susan King of HED

The Real Cost of Building


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