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Passive House video — Episode 2
Watch “Airtight Mudsills,” the second episode in a series of videos on the theory, design, and construction of a Passive House in Falmouth, Massachusetts
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Passive House Video — Episode 1
Watch “Passive House Design,” the first episode in a 5-part video series on the theory, design, and construction of a Passive House. To see the entire series, click here to become a GBA Prime member.
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Passive House video — Episode 5
In “Installing High-Performance Windows,” the fifth episode in a series of videos on a Passivhaus project, the crew installs triple-glazed Makrowin windows from Slovakia
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Siting with the Sun: Passive Heating and Daylighting
Design Around the Sun to Lower Heating and Lighting Needs
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Passive House video — Episode 3
In “Superinsulated Slab,” the third episode in a series of videos on Passivhaus construction, the crew installs 10 inches of rigid foam. After the concrete was placed, more rigid foam was installed above the slab. The finished floor assembly is rated at R-50.
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Passive House video — Episode 4
In “Framing for Efficiency,” the fourth episode in a series of videos on Passivhaus construction, the framing crew erects double-stud walls
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Solar Heat
Solar Collectors Can Heat Water and Living SpacesUPDATED 9/29/2011
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How to Replace an Old Entry Door
Best Practices for Installing a New Entry Door: Replacing a weathered or inefficient entry door can have a great impact on the comfort, appearance and value of a home.
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Exhaust Ventilation
Exhaust Ventilation Systems Are Simple and DependableUPDATED March 1, 2014
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Green Heating Options
Green Heating Systems Can Heat the House and Its Water
