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Construction Begins — and We Encounter a Few Snafus
It turns out that we need high-density XPS rated at 60 psi — and lots more rebar than we had planned on
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Passive House Certification: Looking Under the Hood
PHPP software considers the contribution of a solar hot water system while ignoring the contribution of a PV system
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Framing and Air-Sealing Tips for High-Performance Walls
New videos from Hammer and Hand feature framer Val Darrah, who shares his techniques for building Passivhaus walls
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Backup Electrical Power for a Passivhaus Project
If your house has a tight, well insulated envelope, the plumbing pipes aren’t likely to freeze — even if the power is out for days
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Can We Get More and Pay Less To Keep About The Same?
A last-minute redesign aims to lower construction costs
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Unity Homes Combines Prefab with Energy Efficiency
Bensonwood has launched a divison selling prefab homes designed to meet the Passivhaus airtightness standard of 0.6 ach50
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Passivhaus versus Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Not all houses are solar-ready — and PV ain’t pretty
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Are HRVs Cost-Effective?
Compared to a simple exhaust fan, a heat-recovery ventilator saves energy — but it probably won’t save enough to justify the high cost of the equipment
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Passivhaus Practitioners Share Their Success Stories
The Fall Symposium sponsored by Passive House New England included presentations from designers, builders, and homeowners
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Passive House New England’s Fall Symposium
A one-day conference in Boston will feature Adam Cohen, Chris Corson, Jesse Thompson, Marc Rosenbaum, and Martin Holladay
