Stefan Goebel

Building Envelope & Energy Consultant | Net Zero Energy & Passive Building Advocate

Houston, Texas, United States

About

I have more than 10 years’ experience in consulting project teams on energy efficiency and sustainability during all building design phases on commercial and residential projects. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Engineering from the University of applied Science, Cologne, Germany and I am a certified passive house consultant, LEED Green Associate, building science principle and part time adjunct professor for construction technologies and passive building science. As the Vice President of a passive house (PHIUS) chapter, I volunteer to help further the design and construction of energy efficient, healthy and resilient buildings in Houston and the entire U.S. My platform and team provides architects and developers with key knowledge around innovative building practices, products and technologies to transform buildings to the highest quality of design, energy efficiency, health and resiliency.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & Principal Consultant at BuildZeroConsulting
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Passive Building and Energy Modeling Experts Build Zero Consulting provides building science services for sustainable, energy efficient and innovative building solutions from early concept beyond construction for all types of buildings including commercial, institutional and residential in all of the U.S.. As building science experts, engineers and architects, we specialize in energy modeling using multiple software packages including WUFI, WUFI Passive and the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) among others, to achieve cost optimized high performance buildings. We have extensive practical construction experience and deep understanding for the implication of the envelope assemblies & details and mechanical system to the whole building performance. This expertise paired with a culture that fosters innovation makes us a reliable partner to design and construct buildings that achieve the highest levels of energy efficiency, occupant comfort & health, resiliency, and overall portfolio value. Regardless of project type, size or scope, our mission is to positively impact the lives of our clients and their community.

  • Owner and President at Goebel Consulting Group (GCG)
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    GCG bridges the gap between innovative European construction products and the North American market—empowering developers and architects to build more efficiently, achieve superior energy performance, reduce lifecycle costs, and stand out in competitive markets.

  • Vice President of Passive House US - Houston Chapter at Phius (Passive House Institute US)
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Volunteering to advocate for high performance building development in Texas and the U.S.

  • Managing Director at Arnold Glas (Global)
    Dec 2015 - Jun 2021 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Adjunct Professor at The City College of New York
    Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 · 6 mos

    Passive House Design and Energy Efficient Glass Technologies