Passive House Architect
📍 Copenhagen, Denmark On-site Full-time Senior EUR 5,000–6,800/mo
About the Position
Henning Larsen Architects is an internationally recognized Danish architecture firm known for designing sustainable, human-centric buildings. The firm has won numerous awards for projects that push the boundaries of energy efficiency, daylighting, and indoor environmental quality. Sustainability is embedded in every project from concept to completion.
As a Passive House Architect, you will lead the energy and sustainability design of major building projects, ensuring they meet Passive House, DGNB, or equivalent certification standards. You will be a key technical leader within design teams, integrating energy performance with architectural quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead energy performance design for new buildings targeting Passive House certification
- Conduct thermal bridge analysis, airtightness planning, and PHPP energy modeling
- Collaborate with engineers on HVAC system design optimized for low-energy buildings
- Advise project teams on sustainable material selection and embodied carbon reduction
- Present sustainability strategies to clients and at design review meetings
What You’ll Work On
- Designing a net-zero office campus for a major Nordic tech company
- Developing a replicable Passive House approach for social housing projects
- Integrating biophilic design principles with high-performance building envelopes
- Mentoring junior architects on sustainable design methods and tools
Requirements
- Master's degree in Architecture
- Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in sustainable building design
- Proficiency with Revit, PHPP, and energy simulation software
- Portfolio demonstrating high-performance building projects
What They Offer
- Creative studio environment in central Copenhagen
- Continuing education support
- Bicycle parking and shower facilities
- Friday studio gatherings
