Passivhaus- Page 5 of 32
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Life in a Passivhaus School
Students like the vibrant colors, the air conditioning, and even the dual-flush toilets
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The Four Keys to a High-Performance Home
Connecticut builder Michael Trolle wraps up his series on building his own Passivhaus home with a look at its four essential design ingredients
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Building an Airtight Envelope
In Connecticut, Michael Trolle continues construction of his Passivhaus home with a roof, insulation, and high-performance windows from Europe
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Passive House Days Are Coming Up
For two days in November, building owners throw open their doors to demonstrate the advantages of this approach to energy-efficient design
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Passivhaus Goes Prefab
An experimental project in Vienna uses 10 modular units that can be assembled in a matter of days to create housing for 40 students
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Tearing Down to Start Again
Despite some misgivings, Michael Trolle begins his construction project by tearing down most of an old cottage in poor repair
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The Low Cost of Passivhaus Living
The owner of a certified Passivhaus in Wisconsin shares nearly five years of power bills
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Building My Own Passive House
A Connecticut builder details the construction of his own home on the foundation of an old summer cottage
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High Performance Walls, Part 3
This Passivhaus retrofit was a first for a commercial building in North America
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Enterprise Green Communities and Passive House
The green building program for affordable housing gives points for PHIUS certification