Passive Design

Hot and Humid Addressed Head-On

Make plans now to attend the Humid Climate Conference, which returns to Austin, Texas May 2nd and 3rd, 2022.

Why Window Installers Should Move Into Passive Houses

Blower Doors and Energy Retrofits

A High-Performance Country Cottage

Curved Cap for a Stone Base

Habitat House Part 1: Principles, Budget, and Priorities

Maine Multifamily Passive House Gets Out of the Ground

Deep Rafters for a Massachusetts Passive House

Brewer, Maine Multifamily Shoots for Passive House

Insulated Footings for a Massachusetts Passive House

Tips for a Net Zero House

Warm House for a Cold, Cold Winter

Slideshow: Framing a Loft

A Net-Zero Addition on Cape Cod

Installing Windows in a Deep Wall

Maine Passive House: Framing Overhangs

Enclosing and Strapping a Passive House Roof

Panelizing Passive

A Look Through European Windows

A Visit to a Passive House Panelizing Shop

Panelizing Passive House: A Maine Builder Starts Production

Details for Foam-Free Superinsulated Construction

Warming up to Energy-Efficient Building

Passive House Walls for an Old House

Cold Snap Tests High-Performance Homes

Tight House Construction – Sealing Exterior Sheathing Seams

Sun Seeker App Gives Users Site Orientation Insight

Great PHit: Passive House Standard Brought to Remodeling

Maine Passive House Builder Tweaks His Package

Treading Lightly: Passive House Comes to Chicago for First Time

Super-Efficient Cohousing Community Springs up in Coastal Maine

“An Old School Chain Saw Retrofit”: Old House Meets Passive House in Coastal Maine

An Affordable Passive House Part II – Sealing the Air Barrier

An Affordable Passive House – Part 1 – Airtight and Super-Insulated With Familiar Materials

Deep Green: A Sustainable Remodel With Appeal for Future Homeowners

The Best Air-Sealing Tips and Tricks for Homebuilding and Remodeling

Maine Passive House: How Low Can He Go?

Maine Passive House Starting to Perform

Maine Passive House: Focus on Fresh Air

Maine Passive House: Windows and Blower Door

On Maine’s Mount Desert Island, the Gilded Age Shines On ~

Maine Passive House: Transition Details ~

Maine Passive House, Part 1: Framing Meets Air-Sealing~

Maine Passive House, Part 2: Airtight Junctions: Wall Base and Wall Top ~

Maine Passive House, Part 3: Passive House Politics Creates a Distraction ~

Direct Gain Passive Solar

JLC Report: Passive House Seeks Broader Appeal

Net Zero House for a Cold Climate

Net Zero House for a Cold Climate

California’s First Passive House Remodel Moves Toward Completion

An Affordable Solar Home

2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall

Team Missouri’s Show-Me Solar House

University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s BeauSoleil House

Rice University’s Zerow House

Team Ontario/BCís North House

Books: Traditional Style and Sustainable Homes

University of Illinois’ Gable Home

Penn Stateís Natural Fusion House

Team Spain’s Black & White House

Solar Decathlon Projects Generate Cutting-Edge Technology

Grand Award, Green Remodeling: Green Grouping

Peak Performance

Before + After: Wooded Bliss

Flooring for a Radiant Slab

Practical Passive Solar

Same Windows, Different Climates?

Letters

Designing Overhangs with the Sun in Mind

Resources