Passive House
How to build better!
40% of all greenhouse gasses emitted in the US are related to carbon production during the construction of buildings, their heating and cooling, lighting, and operation.
What to do?
EASY - BUILD BETTER
One path to success are the guidelines of the Passive House institute (PHIUS). It expands on other US sustainability standards.
Their focus lies in creating a well designed high performance shell around your living space and as a result to install a much reduced heating and cooling system.
The math is simple - pay attention to how you build - and spend less on your energy bill.
Your health and your wealth will thank you for it.
How to do it?
The PHIUS process addresses several areas of design and construction quality . Here are just a few:
Create continuous insulations around your entire living space.
Air tightness. - Easy - keep the conditioned air indoors and unconditioned air outside.
Invite the winter sun to get you warm and toasty and keep the summer sun out to ease your cooling efforts.
Don’t read it - Watch it!
Your eyes are tired and your mind needs a break - just click Here - to watch my quick video!
To find out out more about the Passive House Institute US click here: www.phius.org
And many thanks to Kristina Held of Insight Architects for the expertise.
~ Toby