Jenny Edwards of Light House ArchiScience is all about “bang for buck”. Passive House costs way too much for most people, she ...

Jesse Clarke is a building physicist. At our Passive House debate on 26 May, he’ll have a lot to say about the science and ...

Don’t underestimate a passive house just because of the name. These energy-efficient houses—which first originated in Germany in the 1990s—are becoming increasingly popular thanks to the many benefits ...

Explore the concept of Passive House design, which allows for the possibility of building homes that use up to 90% less energy compared to conventional houses. By integrating Passive House principles ...

“As the city races to retrofit its building stock and meet carbon reduction goals, Passive House offers a solution that’s not just idealistic—it’s practical and proven.” The courtyard at 326 Rockaway ...

Cincinnati architect Scott Hand designed this "passive house," the first in Cincinnati. Ever heard of a “passive house?” It’s a home designed with an air-tight building shell that allows almost no air ...

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