Wythe Windows, manufacturer of high-performance tilt-turn windows and doors, announced that its Co-CEO, Darren Macri, has been named President of the Board for the Passive House Network (PHN), a non-profit organization specializing in Passive House education.
The appointment was announced at the organization’s annual conference on June 4–5, 2026. Macri, who previously served as the board’s vice chair, will help drive the widespread adoption of Passive House principles across the United States.
Prioritizing Education and Accessibility
Macri brings over a decade of hands-on experience within the Passive House community to his presidency. As a certified Passive House consultant and the builder of New Jersey’s first certified Passive House, he has spent years advocating for sustainable construction as both a practitioner and an educator, teaching classes and presenting at conferences across North America.
His agenda as president prioritizes activation and education so that everyone, from first-time students to seasoned professionals, can play a part in growing Passive House adoption.
“Passive House is a knowledge-based business, and that can be intimidating to those who feel they haven’t mastered every technical detail,” said Darren Macri, Co‑CEO of Wythe Windows. “I want to give everyone permission to be an advocate. The moment you take the class and pass the test, you’re an ambassador for Passive House. If you’re a seasoned pro, you’re an ambassador too. We all have a role in spreading the word and growing this community, and no one has to wait to get involved.”
Removing the Real Barriers to High-Performance Building
Macri’s appointment follows his work with Wythe Windows, which he co-founded with Rosario Vizzari in 2017 to bring high-performance, Passive House-ready windows into domestic production. The company’s automated production line delivers tilt-turn windows and doors with industry-leading turnaround times, manufactured in Ramsey, New Jersey.
As the U.S. faces an urgent need to rapidly expand its housing supply, Passive House construction will play a prominent role in providing homes that are safer, more comfortable, cost-effective, and highly climate-resilient.
“My journey to Wythe Windows fundamentally started with Passive House and finding practical ways to make high-performance building principles more accessible,” said Macri, Co‑CEO of Wythe Windows. “The barrier to adoption is often an understanding of the architectural process and project sequencing that makes it possible. I look forward to helping bridge that gap by activating our community so we can find collective ways to make Passive House attainable for more projects nationwide.”
To learn more about Passive House Construction, please visit: https://passivehousenetwork.org/.
