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LG Split HVAC with dehumidifier
We built a PassivHaus with a Silver rating. We are in the South so it is hot and humid. We have a mini lg split with a dehumidifier and an…
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Instantaneous gas water heater with small tank to meet PHIUS+ hot water performance requirement
We are well into the construction now, and don't have a lot of flexibility. For example, have 3'' venting pipes in place for what was meant to be Eternal condensing…
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Solar Convection or Passive House?
We are interested in building a home that is very energy efficient and we are working with an architect. He had given us preliminary drawings of a convection solar house.…
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Planning to construct a certified PassivHaus just north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Currently live in a 2 storey ICF house with a full basement that I built 16 years ago. Really believe that ICF is the only way to build. After doing…
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Slab Floor Construction
I was a watching a video today of a slab on grade construction at a new build PH in Ireland. Their buildup was radon barrier, concrete, and then what appeared…
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Passive Aggressive House
What are the Pros and Cons of a Passive Aggressive House? How do you know if your house is Passive Aggressive?
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Light-weight thermal mass option for passive solar?
Hi, I am trying to design a single 40' long high cube storage container to be converted into a living space. It will be completely off-grid, insulated very well with…
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Passivhaus Builder certification and BPI Building Analyst certification
Hi, I am at the beginning stages of getting my Class A Builder's License in Virginia. Apart from that whole process of getting a contractor's license, I was wondering if…
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Does this setup seem sufficient?
After reading many of the articles and comments here, I've been inspired to try and build Passive House insulation and air tightness. I'll share what I'm thinking so far with…