SEPEV

What SEPEV does

SEPEV (Sıfır Enerji ve Pasif Ev Derneği, or Zero Energy and Passive House Association) is an independent Turkish non-profit association founded in 2012, headquartered in Ataşehir, Istanbul with a registered office in Çankaya, Ankara. It operates as the sole Passive House Institute (PHI)-accredited course and examination provider in Turkey, delivering the full Passive House professional certification ecosystem: PHI-certified training programs for Passive House Designers/Consultants and for Craftsmen (Heat Envelope Specialists and Building Systems Specialists), certification consulting services, and Turkish-language translations of PHI standards and technical publications. Its product portfolio also includes PHPP 10 TR, the Turkish-localized version of the Passive House Planning Package energy-modeling software with Turkey-specific climate data and local building materials compatibility, sold as a one-time license.

The association is affiliated with the International Passive House Association (iPHA) as Turkey's representative body, linking SEPEV into the global Passive House network. Revenue is generated through three streams: training and certification fees for PHI-accredited courses delivered by PHI experts; PHPP 10 software license sales (price on request via an online order form); and individual and corporate membership dues paid annually via bank transfer or the Iyzico payment system. SEPEV serves construction industry professionals (architects, engineers, contractors, material suppliers), academics and students, and building owners/developers across Turkey, with a growing network of certified Passive House designers spanning at least ten Turkish cities (Ankara, Bursa, Gaziantep, Isparta, Istanbul, Izmir, Kocaeli, Konya, Kütahya, Muğla) and international nodes (Girne, London, Maine).

SEPEV's operations are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Partnerships for the Goals). It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Supervisory Board, with no external venture or private-equity backing disclosed; operations are funded through the membership, training, and software revenue streams described above.

Name

SEPEV

Legal name

Sıfır Enerji ve Pasif Ev Derneği

Website

https://sepev.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEPEV (Sıfır Enerji ve Pasif Ev Derneği) is a Turkish non-profit association and the sole PHI-accredited training and examination provider in Turkey, delivering Passive House certification training, consulting, PHPP 10 software, and Turkish-language standards publications to architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Building Certification & Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Passive house training
• Energy-efficient buildings
• Building certification consulting
• PHPP energy modeling software
• Sustainable construction standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Fees: SEPEV generates revenue through PHI-certified training programs for Passive House Designers, Consultants, and Craftsmen. Training is conducted by Passive House Institute experts and offered during specific periods of the year with registration via [email protected].
2. PHPP 10 Software Sales: SEPEV sells PHPP 10 (Passive House Planning Package) licenses - the mandatory calculation tool for Passive House and EnerPHit certification. Sales process involves a request form, price quote, payment, and license key delivery.
3. Membership Dues: SEPEV offers individual and corporate membership programs. Members pay dues and receive access to association activities, networking, and resources. Payment is handled via bank transfer or Iyzico payment system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEPEV (Sıfır Enerji ve Pasif Ev Derneği) is a non-profit association and the sole Passive House Institute (PHI)-accredited training and exam provider in Turkey. It delivers PHI-certified training for Passive House Designers, Consultants, and Craftspeople; sells the Turkish-localized PHPP 10 (Passive House Planning Package) calculation software; provides certification consulting; and publishes Turkish translations of PHI standards and brochures.

Product overview

SEPEV (Sıfır Enerji ve Pasif Ev Derneği) is a non-profit association serving as the sole PHI-accredited training and examination provider in Turkey. Its product portfolio centers on Passive House certification ecosystem services: the PHPP 10 TR energy modeling software for design and certification; instructor-led PHI-certified training programs for Designers/Consultants and Craftspeople; certification consulting services; and published Turkish-language translations of PHI standards and technical guides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PHPP 10 TR (Passive House Planning Package) PHPP 10 energy modeling and certification calculation software fully translated into Turkish with Turkey-specific climate data and local building materials. Required for official Passive House and EnerPHit project certification. Sold as a one-time perpetual license via online request form.
• Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Training PHI-certified training program for architects and engineers. Diploma-holders earn Designer certification; those without diplomas earn Consultant certification. Delivered by international Passive House Institute experts at scheduled intervals (e.g., February 28 - March 8).
• Certified Passive House Craftspeople Training PHI-certified training for craftspeople including material suppliers, contractors, and installers. Candidates can qualify as Heat Envelope Specialists, Building Systems Specialists, or both.
• Passive House Certification Consulting Advisory and consulting services guiding construction projects through the PHI certification process, connecting certified Passive House projects to the Passive House Database, and advising on compliance with Passive House, EnerPHit, and PHI Low Energy Building standards.
• SEPEV Individual and Corporate Membership Recurring annual membership programs for individuals and corporate organizations, providing access to SEPEV activities, networking with certified Passive House professionals, and association resources. Payment via bank transfer or Iyzico.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% energy savings in heating and cooling compared to standard Turkish buildings
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Passive House Institute (PHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPassive House Institute (PHI), founded by Dr. Wolfgang Feist in 1996, is an independent research institute that developed the Passive House concept. SEPEV is the sole PHI-accredited course and exam provider in Turkey. PHI experts deliver training through SEPEV, and SEPEV translates PHI standards and brochures into Turkish.
• International Passive House Association (iPHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartneriPHA is the international organization founded by the Passive House Institute and Dr. Wolfgang Feist. SEPEV is affiliated with iPHA as the Turkish representative organization, working to spread Passive House design in Turkey.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Passive House Association (iPHA): The global network founded by PHI and Dr. Wolfgang Feist to promote the Passive House concept. SEPEV is affiliated as the Turkish representative; iPHA operates comparable national-association-style functions at the international level.
• Passive House Institute (PHI): The German research institute that developed the Passive House standard and accredits training providers worldwide. Directly comparable because PHI sets the standards SEPEV teaches and administers; SEPEV operates as PHI's exclusive Turkish extension for certified training.
• Passive House Academy: A PHI-accredited training organization offering certified Passive House designer/tradesperson courses in multiple geographies. Directly comparable to SEPEV in offering PHI-certified professional certification training programs.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Administers the LEED green-building credentialing ecosystem including professional accreditation, exams, and certified training providers. Comparable as a non-profit that monetizes a building-sustainability certification framework through training, credentials, and member programs.
• BRE Group (BREEAM): UK-based organization behind the BREEAM sustainability rating and licensed assessor/training schemes. Comparable in operating a building-performance certification standard with associated licensed professionals and training infrastructure.
• DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council): German sustainable-building certification system with associated consultant training and credentialing programs. Comparable to SEPEV as a national/regional certification body built around trained and credentialed building professionals.

Emerging players

• Architecture 2030: Non-profit focused on rapidly transforming the built environment to address climate change. Comparable as an advocacy-and-education-oriented organization driving adoption of zero-energy/carbon building standards, though primarily US-focused and policy-oriented rather than credentialing-focused.

Others

• Building Research Establishment Trust (BRE Trust): Charitable trust that funds research and education in the built environment, including standards development and training. Comparable as a non-profit/charitable entity underwriting sustainability training, certification, and applied research in construction.

Regional players

• Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA): Australian operator of the Green Star rating system and associated professional credentialing. Comparable to SEPEV as a national non-profit running a building sustainability certification/credentialing ecosystem with member-driven revenue.
• Çevre Dostu Yeşil Binalar Derneği (ÇEDBİK): The Turkish Green Building Council, the local counterpart for LEED-style green-building adoption in Turkey. Comparable as a non-profit association promoting sustainable-building standards and certifying Turkish professionals, though focused on LEED rather than Passive House.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PasifEv
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sepev

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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