PassivHaus- Page 7 of 20
-
Santa, Please Bring me a Balanced ERV…
We’re getting into commissioning residential heat recovery ventilation systems (balance* and optimize**) and so recently invested in a Dutch-made balometer that is really accurate*** for measuring low air flows. What…
-
Additional insulation below laminated/floating floor over rigid-foam-insulated concrete slab?
I have a 4" concrete slab insulated with 4" of rigid foam (on the underside, of course). I was planning to install laminated floating floor on top of everything. As…
-
The costs of PH consultants, rights to submit building plans
In Upstate NY plans over 1500 sqft need to be submitted by licensed architects or the proper engineer Costs run $250 at the low end to approve already drawn plans…
-
I’m overthinking windows again… SHGC question
So I think we're close to choosing a local window producer to furnish our windows. Richlin 500 casements offer U values as low as 0.13, very good air seal numbers,…
-
Dryer vent in air-tight Passive House
I am building a house in the Seattle area to Passive House standards. After spending countless hours sealing every crack, seam and penetration to achieve under 0.6 ACH, creating a…
-
Can a skylight ever be energy positive?
Hello, I'm curious as to whether skylights are always net losers, or if one could be favorable given the right conditions. In general they seem to be avoided due to…
-
Air sealing windows
I am building a Passive House with double stud walls and all OSB seams sealed with Prosoco Joint and Seam filler. I have plywood window bucks and triple pane windows…
-
how do I maximize the use of my ERV in my Passivhaus(Vancouver canada)
we are in a new home that meets the International Passivhaus Standard we have 2Ultimateair Ervs, one for upper floor where my daughter lives (1700sqft) one for main floor(1800sqft), we…
-
What is the best ventilation system for a passive design cafe/restaurant?
We are trying to design a passive cafe/restaurant building and i want to know the best ventilation system to use for the building please.