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The Passive House Conference in California Is Where It’s At!
PHIUS will host the 9th annual North American Passive House Conference next month
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New Window Certified by Both Passivhaus Groups
The ‘Zola No Compromise’ window is the first to win certification from both the Passivhaus Institut and the Passive House Institute U.S.
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Behavioral Programs Help Reduce Energy Use
Smart meters in combination with web access to information helped consumers reduce their use of electricity in Minnesota and Massachusetts
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Shipping Containers Turned Into Apartments
Faced with big repairs on a rental property, the owners decide to tear it down and create a new one with used shipping containers
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Summer is Pretty Boring in a Superinsulated House
In Massachusetts, air conditioning requires much less energy than heating — so you can stop feeling guilty when you run your AC
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Using the Pen Test for Control Layers
It’s an invaluable tool for architects and contractors
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The Potwine Passivhaus in Amherst
In Massachusetts, Alexi Arango and LeeAnn Kim are building a new home that aims for net-zero energy performance and compliance with the Passivhaus standard
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Why Is My House So Hot?
A GBA reader believes that after he added more attic insulation, his air conditioning equipment runs longer than it used to
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Habitat Chapter Sees an Energy-Efficient Future
An upstate New York chapter of Habitat for Humanity starts with Energy Star building and decides to up its game to the Passivhaus standard
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Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Bath fans help remove odors and moisture — and can be used in some homes to satisfy whole-house ventilation requirements