Tag: Passive Design
Salt Lake City Hopes Tiny Homes and ADUs Have Big Impact
Tiny homes and ADUs foster homeownership. So policymakers are partnering with designers and modular construction companies ensure that these additions to local neighborhoods are affordable, beautiful, and sustainable.
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Passive House Explained in 90 Seconds
Ever wondered if the heating or air conditioning in your house is really necessary? Passive House...
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Before & After: EcoDEEP Haus Sustainable Renovation
This former 1940’s one and a half story Cape Cod house was transformed into a high performance, sustainably designed modern home that uses 50% less energy than code and 40%+ less energy than its predecessor – even at nearly twice the size.
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Sustainable Chappaquiddick Island Residence
Nestled in the richly wooded grounds of a narrow strip of land on the island of Chappaquiddick...
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Why Your Green Home Should Use Passivhaus Design
According to Passivhaus.org, Passivhaus (or ‘Passive House’) is the fastest-growing...
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Zola European Passive House Windows
Passive home windows in a variety of styles Zola Windows is one of the leading...
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Passive House vs. Traditional Build Comparison [Infographic]
The popularity of Passive House building is swiftly rising, and it’s no surprise why. A Passive home is much more energy-efficient than a traditionally-built home, but exactly HOW much more efficient?
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Red Box Eco-Renovation
Red Box This renovation designed by Jeremy Levine was a two-story addition on top of a one-story...
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