Passive home design

Check out Part 1 of a 3-part blog series... #CherieGoff breaks sustainable design into three steps. The first covers reducing energy use through Passive Heating and Cooling, the second covers options with Mechanical Systems, and the third covers Indoor Air Quality, Water Efficiency and Sustainable Materials. #sustainable #passiveheatingandcooling

What does the term Solar Passive Design actually mean? Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air

The passive house approach to construction offers the ultimate in energy efficiency. To achieve its standards, builders have to follow five exacting rules.

Every wonder what makes a house a Passive House?

Explore innovative and eco-friendly housing options! Discover these 8 sustainable housing types that reduce environmental impact and promote a greener way of living. From passive solar homes to earthships, find inspiration for your sustainable housing and off-grid journey. #SustainableHousing #EcoLiving #GreenHomes #offgrid

Some advantages of passive houses include lower energy costs and design flexibility, airtightness, extreme comfort, HRV compliance, and constant dryness. But, on the other hand, they're also expensive to build and difficult to locate.

Name: Jennie Hoekstra, Luke Hoekstra, Jude (9), Neve (7), Wilder (4), Marmalade (the cat), Miki and Mandu (Australian Zebra Finches), and a flock of semi-retired hens. Location: Kemble — Ontario, Canada Size: 1,665 square feet Years Lived In: 6 months, owned In the spring of 2017 a lovely four-acre lot came up for sale in the rural village where we live. We knew the property well and loved it, but understood that it was on an unmaintained road with no hydro, so building would be tricky.

Container homes are green and eco friendly as well as economical - but there are a few things you need to know. Read about them here.

Leading Passive House architecture in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Work with our certified passive house designers to create your dream home. Healthy, efficient and environmentally friendly.

A Passive House is a highly energy efficient building standard that is known to combat global warming while also promoting indoor comfort and soundproofing.