COMMUNITY
Brooklyn, USA
High School Passive House Training Center
COMMUNITY
Brooklyn, USA
High School Passive House Training Center
Project Team
Passive House for Everyone
ChoShields Studio
Boys and Girls High School CTE
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Transforming an underused classroom into a climate education hub, this project equips students with practical Passive House skills (Insulation, Airtightness, Windows, Ventilation, Modeling , supports workforce pathways, and models scalable, climate-responsive training through sustained partnerships.
Overview
The NYC Public School Climate Education Passive House Training Center transforms an underused classroom into a hands-on hub linking climate literacy with equitable workforce development for marginalized communities. Built on long-term partnerships with NYC public schools and universities such as Pratt Institute and Columbia University, the program delivers practical training in energy-efficient construction and high-performance building systems. Student learning outcomes are tracked through skills-based assessments, project completion, and participation in certification-aligned activities, while career pathways are supported through exposure to postsecondary programs, internships, and green workforce networks. The project documents curriculum, outcomes, and partnerships to support replication and adaptation across school districts and international contexts.
Institution
Architectural Drafting
Community Organization
Cho — Brooklyn, NY, USA
passivehouseforeveryone.org/sustainable-building-training-center
Additional Team Members
Gillian Beckford
Community Engagement
The project engages students, educators, and local residents, especially from marginalized communities, through hands-on workshops and collaborative projects. It provides climate literacy, practical building skills, and pathways to green careers, strengthening equity, opportunity, and community resilience.
Partners
New York City Public Schools: Office of Energy and Sustainability, Student Pathway, Space Planning. Fund for NYCPS , PRATT Center for Community Development, ChoShields Studio, PHFE
