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Ventilation Options Expanding
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Explore the latest ventilation options for Passive House designs. Discover energy-efficient systems, smart solutions, and trends to enhance indoor air quality and comfort for sustainable living.
How to Design a Passive House: The 5 Core Principles
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Up to 90% lower heating and cooling energy: the five interlocking principles that make a Passive House – and how each one strengthens the others.
Measuring a Healthy Home
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Discover practical ways to measure a healthy home with the latest tips on air quality, humidity, and ventilation. Learn how to create a comfortable, energy-efficient, and sustainable living space.
Heat Recovery & Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV & ERV)
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Learn the differences between heat recovery ventilators (HRV) and energy recovery ventilators (ERV), how they improve indoor air quality, and their benefits for energy-efficient passive house design.
STUDY: Air Quality in Passive House Schools Supports Learning
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Discover how improved indoor air quality in passive house schools enhances learning and well-being. Explore research findings on sustainable education environments and student performance.
Good Building Science Sources About Coronavirus
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Explore reliable building science resources on coronavirus for healthier indoor environments. Learn best practices and expert insights for ventilation, air quality, and COVID-19 safety.
Designing Homes for the Post-Covid Era
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Discover how to design healthy, sustainable homes for the post-COVID era with insights on indoor air quality, flexible spaces, and passive house principles for modern, resilient living.
Building Science and the Prevention of Covid-19
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Discover how building science and passive house principles help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by improving indoor air quality, ventilation, and occupant health in modern residential and commercial spaces.
Passive House Explained with the Help of Grandma's Knitted Sweater, A Trusty Windbreaker and Your Nose
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Discover Passive House principles explained through relatable analogies like grandma's sweater, a windbreaker, and your sense of smell. Learn how energy-efficient homes improve comfort and sustainability.
Hygiene Ventilation -- Heard of It?
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Discover the essentials of hygiene ventilation in energy-efficient homes. Learn how proper air exchange supports indoor air quality and health in modern passive house designs.
Passive House on the Frontlines: Wildfire Smoke & Indoor Air Quality
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Discover how Passive House design protects indoor air quality during wildfire smoke events. Learn about energy-efficient building solutions for healthier, safer homes and resilient living.
The Foundations of a Sustainable Future
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Discover the core principles of sustainable building and eco-friendly design. Learn how Passive House standards lay the foundation for a greener, energy-efficient future in construction and architecture.
Passive House Component Spotlight: Partel's Vara System
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Discover the innovative features of Partel products for Passive House construction. Learn how Partel components boost energy efficiency, airtightness, and sustainability in modern building design.
Jeevan Thaker: Ventilation Lessons Learned
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Discover key ventilation lessons learned by Jeevan Thaker in Passive House design. Explore best practices, insights, and sustainable building trends for energy-efficient, healthy indoor environments.
EPA Indoor airPLUS v2 Webinar
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Discover the key updates in EPA Indoor airPLUS Version 2 and learn how improved indoor air quality standards enhance energy-efficient, healthy home building in line with modern sustainability trends.
Trey Farmer & Nikki Kruger: Hot Humid Climates
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Discover expert insights from Trey Farmer and Nikki Kruger on designing energy-efficient passive houses for hot and humid climates. Learn solutions for sustainable living and moisture control challenges.
Washington State Passive House Policy for Ventilation and Airtightness | Mike Fowler
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Discover Washington State's Passive House policy on ventilation and airtightness with insights from Mike Fowler. Learn how sustainable building practices improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
Designing for a Post Covid World with Passive House
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Discover how Passive House design creates healthier, energy-efficient buildings in a post-COVID world, supporting wellness, sustainability, and resilient architecture for future-ready living.
Compartmentalization by any other name…
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Explore the importance of compartmentalization in Passive House design. Learn how airtight construction, energy efficiency, and modern building standards enhance comfort and indoor air quality.
Rising Trends in Ventilated Rainscreen Systems
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Discover the latest trends in ventilated rainscreen systems, including innovative materials and energy-efficient design solutions for sustainable building envelopes and improved moisture management.
Bonus Video Podcast: Berthold Kaufmann at 25th International Passive House Conference
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Watch an exclusive video podcast with Berthold Kaufmann from the 25th International Passive House Conference. Discover insights on sustainable building, Passive House standards, and energy efficiency.
Building Performance Interactive Episode 1 with Tomas O'leary
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Discover insights on building performance and Passive House standards in an interactive episode with Tomas O’Leary. Learn about sustainable design trends and expert strategies for energy-efficient homes.
Introducing the FLAIR 325/400 from Brink with 475 High Performance Building Supply
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Discover the innovative Flair 325/400 from Brink, now available at 475 High Performance Building Supply. Learn how this energy-efficient ventilation system enhances indoor air quality for modern passive houses.
The Designer's Roadmap to High Performance HVAC
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Discover a comprehensive roadmap for designers to create high-performance HVAC systems in passive house projects. Learn best practices, modern HVAC strategies, and energy-efficient design techniques.
Tales from the Trenches: Passive House Ventilation Commissioning Roadblocks
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Discover real-world challenges and expert solutions for Passive House ventilation commissioning. Learn how to overcome common roadblocks and improve energy efficiency in sustainable building projects.
The (Air) Ins and Outs of Passive House Ventilation
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Discover how passive house ventilation systems improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and comfort. Learn about ventilation strategies, key benefits, and modern best practices for sustainable homes.
Making the case for ERV's in Multifamily Buildings
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Discover how energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) improve indoor air quality, boost energy efficiency, and support sustainability in multifamily buildings with this in-depth guide for building professionals.
A Novel Approach to Meeting Passive House Cooling Loads
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Discover innovative strategies for meeting Passive House cooling loads. Explore energy-efficient solutions, sustainable design, and the latest trends in eco-friendly building performance.
A New Approach to Cold Air Distribution
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Discover an innovative approach to cold air distribution for energy-efficient buildings. Learn how advanced HVAC strategies improve indoor comfort and sustainability in passive house design.
101: Can We Eliminate Heating and A/C
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Explore whether passive house design can eliminate the need for heating and air conditioning. Discover energy-efficient building strategies for sustainable, comfortable homes that address climate and energy trends.
Commercial Kitchens in Passive House Construction: Insights from Magdalena Patyna of the Passive House Institute
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Discover expert insights from Magdalena Patyna of the Passive House Institute on integrating commercial kitchens into passive house construction, focusing on energy efficiency, ventilation, and sustainable building solutions.
Tips for Designing Commercial Kitchens in Passive House Buildings
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Discover essential tips for designing commercial kitchens in Passive House buildings. Learn how to optimize energy efficiency, ventilation, and layout for sustainable commercial kitchen projects.
Splashing into Savings with Passive House Pools
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Discover how Passive House pools combine energy efficiency and sustainability to lower costs while enhancing comfort. Learn key strategies for eco-friendly swimming pool design and maintenance.
Podcast
Passive House Podcast Ep 4: Chris Benedict and Henry Gifford
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Sydney and Zack interview Chris Benedict and Henry Gifford, the force behind some of NYC's most exciting high performance buildings and retrofits.
Bonus Episode: Berthold Kaufmann at 25th International Passive House Conference
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Zack interviews Berthold Kaufmann, Senior Scientist at Passive House Institute.
Bonus Episode: Jennifer Hogan, Pretium (PHCC 2023)
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In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Jennifer Hogan of Pretium.
Passive House Podcast Ep. 147: John Semmelhack, IAQ and Wildfire Smoke
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Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke catches up with John Semmelhack, co-owner of the Comfort Squad based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a member of the Phius Technical Committee.
Passive House Podcast Ep. 149: David Barker, Introba
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On the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh chats with David Barker of Introba about his journey into sustainable design, early career choices, and current projects in Australia after time in London.