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Passive house / Discussions

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Are Insulated Concrete Forms and Gigacrete panels good?

...house to passive house standards and keep it to a relatively small budget by potentially doing some of the build myself. I stumbled upon the history of ICFs and...

Posted by Dallin Sumpter Feb. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 5 responses

What windows should you use when trying to build a Passive House?

...passive house standards. I'm finding this aspect the hardest. Any suggestions or referrals would be greatly appreciated. The fiberglass and passive house window...

Posted by Raoul Lions Jan. 25, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

New Build Whistler BC step 5

...Passive home design.I'm  excited about having a passive house with low heating cost. ATWHP with hyrdonic heating and DWP is something we hope to have. Just curi...

Posted by Nunga Man July 6, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

Can these be built in California or Washington?

...houses are available in Washington  and California? If so, when are you building?  We hope to be able to provide high performance modular prefab kit houses to i...

Posted by Steven J July 4, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Can you mount heavy objects to a Passive House Larsen truss wall?

...house but it's a passive home done with Larsen Truss. I used closed web I-joist( made from 2x3 and osb). Can I mount to this without worry? Thanks Whether or no...

Posted by Jay Stevenson July 3, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Where can I find a prefab home in Canada?

I have lakefront property and I was thinking of a prefab home.  Modern.  What should I be asking and what are the pitfalls?  I love this one: L’Abri 1850-BV But...

Posted by Kathleen Thomas June 27, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Which of the passive home prefab kits are available in Quebec?

...Passive House & LEED Kit Homes for Sale We have had a lot of requests for quotes for the various models of kit homes, so if you are looking to build soon be...

Posted by Shawna Dunbar June 16, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What flooring options work with a passive solar design?

...Passive House and LEED ready prefab homes here, a few of which are oriented for passive solar heat gain, so maybe something there will meet your needs.  Here ar...

Posted by Christopher Dunn Feb. 23, 2020 Passive solar home design 1 response

What is the most efficient passive home design?

...Passive House wall, if your intention is to reduce your carbon footprint, starts with choosing materials with low-embodied energy.  Different insulation materia...

Posted by Peter Riley Jan. 29, 2020 Passive House 1 response

What options are there for pre fab Passive House kit designs?

...Passive House ready prefab kit houses, these are available in your area.   The LEED Platinum Kenogami house is an exceptional build and was our first demo house...

Posted by Kim MacKay Dec. 27, 2019 Planning and Design 1 response

Is an HRV or ERV system best in a cold climate?

...Passive House spec without it costing a dime extra overall" house next year in Northern Minnesota as we will then be fitting PV solar panels to bring it to zero...

Posted by Michael Duncan Nov. 14, 2019 HRV and ERV 1 response

What are the most cost-effective green building strategies in new home construction?

...Passive House Certification, etc. I'm by no means an expert but I have some knowledge that would make me wiser when choosing architects and contractors. I don't...

Posted by M T Nov. 4, 2019 Concept and design 3 responses

Where can I buy green home building plans and blue prints?

...house in New Brunswick. We don't have green home plans to offer sorry, but you should check out our prefab LEED and Passive House ready kit houses. Some of thes...

Posted by Moyra Francis Oct. 25, 2019 Concept and design 2 responses

How much window area can i have in passive house?

...Passive House targets and performance standards or are you going for certification through a Passive House institution? A Passive House designer will be the one...

Posted by tony wolff March 4, 2021 Windows and doors 3 responses

How do I find a Passivhaus designer to create a set of plans?

...Passive House designer near you, I would first check on this page here about how to find building professionals. Tips for finding a reliable green home builder ...

Posted by tony wolff Feb. 23, 2021 How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals 1 response

How do I find a qualified Passive House builder?

...passive house, but struggling to find a local builder excited about changing from his "go to" building style. To find a qualified Passive House builder in your ...

Posted by Kyle Burgmeier Feb. 18, 2021 How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals 1 response

Is hydronic slab heat appropriate in a super insulated home?

...house which was the first LEED V4 in Canada and it also met Passive House performance requirements even though it we didn’t seek certification.  We used the hou...

Posted by Andrew Wright Feb. 3, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

How do you make an airtight house envelope?

...house on Long Island and struggling to find knowledgeable professional to make airtight passive house. Luckily I was around to correct below ground insulation i...

Posted by Valeriy Kraydman Dec. 1, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 1 response
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