Built to meet the world’s most rigorous standard for energy-efficient construction, a Passive House uses about one-tenth as much heating energy as a similarly sized older home. This feat is accomplished by carefully harmonizing countless design and construction details. At the time of this writing, just 71 houses have earned the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) certification.
Watch the video above; read the companion Fine Homebuilding article at right; and then join the conversation with the designer of this house, Architect Steve Baczek.
Over the course of the next several months — as each new issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine is released — this collection of articles and videos will cover:
Airtight mudsills
Double-stud walls and insulation
To watch Episode 1 of this video series, click here.
Built to meet the world’s most rigorous standard for energy-efficient construction, a Passive House uses about one-tenth as much heating energy as a similarly sized older home. This feat is accomplished by carefully harmonizing countless design and construction details. At the time of this writing, just 71 houses have earned the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) certification.
Watch the video above; read the companion Fine Homebuilding article at right; and then join the conversation with the designer of this house, Architect Steve Baczek.
Over the course of the next several months — as each new issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine is released — this collection of articles and videos will cover:
Airtight mudsills
Double-stud walls and insulation
Windows and doors
To watch Episode 1 of this video series, click here.
One Comment
Mudsill Follies
Those problems mentioned in the clip, are redundant if the builder uses Structural EPS "Geofoam" for constructing the entire basement. Not only will you get SUPER INSULATION, but you avoid almost every problem associated with moisture.
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