Passive homes

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

This green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.

Living in a Healthy Home that uses next to Zero Energy is what everybody wants, and building a home to Passive House standards is one way to achieve this - Check out below "How to Build A Passive House on a Budget" in USA & Canada with EcoHome. Many high-performance construction techniques are explained in the Green Building Guides section, and for an overview to Passive House Certification in North America see here.

When it comes to building energy-efficient homes, there are various design approaches available to homeowners and architects alike. Two popular strategies that often get confused are Passive Solar Design (PSD) and Passive House (PH) Design.While both share the common goal of reducing energy consumption and improving comfort, they have distinct principles and methodologies.In this blog, we'll delve deeper into each approach, highlighting their unique features and benefits to help you make an…

Passive House Accelerator is a catalyst for zero carbon building. We are a hub for sharing innovation and thought leadership in Passive House design and construction.

Experience the serene elegance of a meticulously designed home in Catalonia, where nature and architecture harmonize. Our passive house, inspired by NOVASPACE PROMOciones, fuses bold geometric designs with a facade of concrete, brick, and composite. Minimal glass aids energy conservation, while adaptive shades balance sunlight. The lush Mediterranean garden, featuring rosemary and lavender, enhances sensory delight. Discover this timeless architectural masterpiece.

Passive solar design takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize energy use.

Enjoy sustainable living just north of New York City with this one-of-a-kind passive solar home that heats itself.

Every wonder what makes a house a Passive House?

Although there are numerous Kebony roofs found in Europe and Asia Pacific, a university building in Kansas is the only other prominent North American example discovered by the structural engineer. Photo 2 of 13 in A Kebony Wood-Clad Retreat in the Hudson Valley Pays Homage to Local Farmhouses.

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.

Follow these steps to create an energy efficient home that in turn produces a comfortable, healthy home for you and your family.

Keeping our homes warm or cool uses a lot of energy. We explore ways to make the most of sunlight with passive solar design

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Emma Cross

Gardiner Architects – a f a s i a

This modern australian farm house was designed by Archterra Architects in Margaret River, Western Australia. A 2kW solar array, evacuated ...