you may have heard of barry schwartz’s famous “paradox of choice.” the premise of dr. schwartz’s paradox is simple: while our instinct is to believe that more choice is better, too many choices can overwhelm
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net-zero homes produce as much energy as they consume. learn more about how these homes work, how to buy or build one and if one is right for you.
see the differences between net-zero & passive houses so you can confidently compare these energy-efficient options before deciding which will be best for you.
changes to the way houses and other buildings are constructed could lower energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, writes richard lebrasseur, an assistant professor of landscape architecture and director of dal's green infrastructure performance lab.
passive building (also known as passive house) is the most energy efficient, resilient and comfortable way to build, and phius is the industry leader.
comparing building a passive house to a conventional home, definitions, energy efficiency, costs, timelines and savings, by leading passive house team, carmel building & design
we are providing information about the leed standard, standalone building and passive housing.
passive house design prioritizes home energy efficiency, comfort, durability & lower long-term costs. it's no wonder this architectural segment is growing.
crest centre northern ireland by paul mcalister architects - commercial and residential buildings in europe are overall responsible for 40% of total energy consumption and 36% of co2 emissions.
is there anything more luxurious than spending time in a well-built home? standing proudly on a hill surrounded by gorgeous mountain views, situated in one of the coldest areas of colorado, the fraser-granby mountain valley, is a surprisingly efficient house. the contemporary active-passive solar house is situated and built to be cool in the summer
passive house is a green building rating system that focuses on building performance and energy costs. learn about its principles and the type of projects it fits.
both passive house and net zero designs require a high level of insulation and air sealing to reduce energy consumption.
exceptional energy efficiency. the passive house institute us, inc. (phius), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has developed north american passive building standards and practices to create buildings that are highly energy efficient, durable, and comfortable. passive homes achieve excellent energy efficiency through the same basic methods that e3 innovate utilizes on a daily basis.
lots of good resources are now available, detailing how to design and build houses that consume very little energy and that produce at least as much energy as they consume (i.e., net-zero-energy homes). some “passive” homes reduce energy consumption by as much as 80-90%. new book on the topic: energy free homes for a small planet, by ann edminster. see the post for info on this and other resources and links.
discover the profound difference between a passive house and a building at near or net zero energy. read our blog post to learn more!
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net-zero homes are alternative green building structures which are on the rise in order to tackle the climate change emergency. these homes are strategically designed to cut down the green-house gas (ghg) emissions. in fact, these emissions are the principle polluters. from leaving the lights on unaware to blasting the thermostat non-stop to using innumerable […]
learn how the phius zero passive building standard sets the industry standard for net zero energy design, pushing further than phius core.
source it’s been a challenging year for commercial real estate. with traditional office workplaces changing and tenants struggling to pay their rent, owners and operators of commercial buildings will be facing an increasingly competitive market. as they seek to find stable tenants, these buildings will need to make their value proposition clear. one of the […]
passive house (passivhaus) represents today’s highest energy standard, with the promise of reducing the energy consumption of buildings by up to 85% in new york while providing superior comfort and...
with so many energy efficiency building terms and challenges out there, what is what? we laid this out in laymen’s terms and are keeping it short and simple…or at least try the best we can.
over the past few years, canada has been actively pursuing sustainable building practices to mitigate the environmental impact of its construction sector. two
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at frontiers, we are continuously soaking up industry innovation and translating that knowledge to our clients. making informed decisions in our changing world is critical to future-proofing our homes.
this client-led project resulted in a super-smart certified passive house on a heavily shaded urban lot. they even went net zero!
my wife and i are designing a new mountain home in banner elk, nc. we are in the initial design stages with our architect and are confused by the numerous options to consider. our house will be built in the eagles nest community which has a pacific northwest lodge feel. our home site is at a 5,000 foot elevation on the mountain ridge with a northern view.
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interested in making your home a net zero energy home? sometimes it’s nice to use a good book (or two) as your guide. here are some of our favorites.
there's more than one way to build a green home. here are 3 eco-certifications to understand. remember it is ok to qualify for more than one!
this article will compare and contrast the net-zero and passive house construction approaches, outlining the benefits and drawbacks of each.
did you know climate change is already affecting our […]
how to cut your home's carbon emission to zero by someone who has done it with heat pumps, insulation, triple-pane windows and solar panels which i call the fab four.
abstract. in this paper, a life cycle cost-based optimization analysis is carried out to compare the energy and cost performance of diverse sustainable designs of a residential building. these designs include code optimal, net zero energy building, and passive house. it is found that in the case where natural gas is employed, a total energy savings of 77% is optimal. the cost-optimal design for electrification achieves 100.12% of energy savings relative to the baseline design but results in a slightly high life cycle cost than that of the gas-cost optimal design. in addition, the results indicate that due to the additional capital costs for the required energy-efficient measures, the passive house case is less economically optimal than the net zero energy building design options. overall, the most cost-optimal designs are found to be for natural gas-heated homes with marginally better energy performance than the applicable current energy efficiency code with 10-kw solar panels.
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the passive house concept has developed into one of the most rigorous construction standards in the world, offering a pathway to significantly cut down greenhouse gas emissions...
net zero ready vs net zero vspassive house net zero, net zero ready, and passive house are all terms that have been gaining popularity in the building industry but many do not know the key differences between them. although they are all focused on energy efficiency, they have very different approaches which can have a […]
passive house is a building standard, originally developed in germany and called passivhaus , that reduces heating needs by an astonishing 90%. it was founded by dr. wolfgang feist in 1996, and since then, it has spread to many countries including the united states. there are already more than 60,0
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a case study of a passive house, net zero home built by bpc green builders in north stamford ct.
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this amazing net-zero passive house is designed for -40 northern canadian winters with no furnace.
discover the difference between net zero and passive homes, combining smart sustainable design with renewable energy to create the ultimate sustainable living solution.
read our leed vs. net zero vs. passive house: what's the difference? article in the wdm architects newsroom.
net zero vs passive house? one of canada's best strategies in combatting the effects of climate change is the development of net zero and passive houses.
while solar homes have reached a milestone, superior envelope efficiency must be primary.
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net zero vs. leed homes. alair homes explains the difference and looks into which style of home is best for you.