Passive Prefab: the Ins and Outs of Panelization + DFMA
Username
Shannon Pendleton
Proposer First Name
Shannon
Proposer Email
Shannon@sandersondesign.net
Proposer Last Name
Pendleton
Proposer Company/Organization
Sanderson Sustainable Design
Proposer Phone
(609) 933-4762
Proposer Job Title
Principal, CPHC
Proposer Additional Info
Active NESEA member, Certified Passive House Consultant + Founder of Sanderson Sustainable Design Women Business Enterprise (WBENC), Passive House Accelerator Co-Host, Avid local Volunteer with Green Building United + Passive House Accelerator, In-House Materials + Envelope Consultant at Source 2050 High Performance Marketplace.
Proposed Session Description
Experienced professionals will share their multi-family and single family prefab projects including challenges they faced and adjustments they made based on those challenges. Attendees will be shown a roadmap through a prefab project including factories comparisons, parts-base modeling, documentation integration & more. The session will also explore the future potential of prefab in the affordable housing market and how planning for factory and on site testing are the keys to success.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Modeling for prefabrication can level the playing field for those who may be interested in construction, but are limited by the physical constraints of on site assembly. Two women owned businesses are represented.
Learning Objectives
Understand the Role of Prefabrication in Passive House Construction:
Learn the benefits of using prefab components in Passive House projects, including energy efficiency, construction sequencing, enhanced quality control, and materials specification. Discover the multiple benefits and options teams will have when designing for prefabrication.
Master Panel Modeling Techniques for Passive House Components:
Gain skills in panel-based design using a SIMM (Single Integrated Manufacturing Model) to create detailed, accurate shop drawings for prefabricated walls, roofs, and floors, for optimal thermal performance, airtightness, and on site installation and sequencing.
Optimize Collaboration between Designers, Manufacturers, and Contractors:
Learn best practices for fostering collaboration across the project team to ensure seamless design-to-build transitions and successful outcomes for Passive House buildings.
Explore DFMA Principles in Passive House Design:
Understand how to apply Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA) principles to optimize the design and production processes, reducing material waste, cost, and assembly time.
Has this session been presented before?
Yes
When and Where?
Phius Pro Forum 2024
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
Engaging presentation tailored to the attendees in the room whether novices or experts. Three 20 Minute sessions will be followed by a lively Q+A and facilitated discussion where attendees will be prompted to consider the future of prePHab modeling and how it can extend beyond "project close out" benefit our collective goals for materials circularity, building monitoring, maintenance and operations.
Recommended Length
90-minute session
Comments about your speaker roster
The speakers in this session are all experienced professionals actively working on passive house prefabricated projects. They are all co-founders of the Passive House Community at Green Building United, have presented multiple times on the subject of prefabrication, and have mentored next gen young professionals to share their experience. A list of presentations is available upon request.
Presenters
Full Description
Prefabricated Passive House panels can offer solutions to supply chain issues, change orders and extreme weather, but choosing a prefabrication partner can be daunting for design-build teams. Learn how to vet different fabricators in a "speed dating game" format to determine which factory best suits your team's budget, schedule, and certification goals.
In this session, we will explore different innovative approaches to designing and constructing Passive House prefab panels. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques and Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA) principles to streamline the design, fabrication, and assembly of passive house components. Participants will learn how to leverage panel modeling to optimize thermal performance, reduce construction time, and enhance quality control while minimizing waste and securing materials.
We'll walk thought the entire lifecycle of a Passive House project, starting from early-stage design through to manufacturing, assembly, and disassembly focusing on how prefab components and DFMA can support energy-efficient, high-performance buildings. Case studies and real-world examples will illustrate the practical application of panel-based construction techniques and provide insights into overcoming common challenges associated with building Passive House projects on site.
This session is ideal for architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers interested in sustainable construction practices, particularly those looking to improve their workflow and adopt innovative technologies for energy-efficient building projects. By the end of the session, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of how to implement these cutting-edge strategies in their own Passive House designs and projects. Join us for a fun and lively presentation followed by a facilitated conversation on the future of prePHab modeling.