High-Performance & Phius Certification
Phius is the leading U.S. standard for climate-specific passive building design.
Through advanced energy modeling and certification, Phius performance standards create comfortable, healthy, durable, and energy-efficient buildings that reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs for long-term savings.
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Why Choose Phius Certification?
Third-Party Tested
Phius certified projects are third-party tested for quality assurance and control at every phase of the design and construction. Field verification at critical construction milestones, ensures the building performance goals are achieved.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Phius certified buildings are designed to meet rigorous performance targets based on the project’s climate, lowering utility bills for long-term savings.
Healthier, Comfortable Spaces
Phius certified buildings offer superior comfort, healthier indoor air quality, and durability that will perform for years to come.
Phius Certified Professional
A + w o r k s is qualified to lead teams through the Phius certification process on all building types. Through an integrated approach, we partner with project teams to achieve measurable energy performance and reduced carbon emissions well beyond code standards.
Single-Family Multifamily Commercial Mixed-Use
Certified Projects
Bowman Passive House Lead CPHC
Pelican Rapids Secondary CPHC
14th Avenue Townhomes Secondary CPHC
Bowman Passive House under construction in Willmar, Minnesota
Phius Certification for All Building Types
There are multiple certification pathways for new and existing building types, designed to reduce energy demand by 80% or more from conventional building standards.
