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An Early Adopter of Passive House Design
A look back at the construction of a home by one of the Northeast's most recognized green-building design firms.
Deep-Energy Retrofit for an Adaptive-Reuse Project
A historic brick warehouse is turned into a live-work space using building-science principles.
How Good Is Your Air Barrier?
If your goal is extremely low air leakage, choose your materials carefully.
Airtightness and High-Performance Building
Builder Ian Schwandt recounts his education into high-performance building methods and how he applied those concepts to his own build of FHB House Wisconsin.
Podcast 409: PRO TALK With Passive House Trainer Mariana Pickering
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to cofounder of Emu systems a Colorado-based company that does Passive House training for tradespeople and design professionals.
Air-Powered Sealant Sprayer
Though it comes with a fair learning curve, the Aerofixx Visconn dispenser is particularly useful for air-sealing hard-to-reach areas.
Framing Interior Double-Stud Walls
Learn how builder Ian Schwandt built and raised the double-stud walls on his custom high-performance home.
Long-Term Lakeside Living
Large windows, an open-air room, and other architectural elements make for a versatile and beautiful retirement home.
Anna Heath, Lead Carpenter
This project manager is commited to shifting the building landscape by constructing quality homes and creating a more inclusive environment for builders.
Retrofitting One Wall at a Time
A retrofit to meet the Passive House standard means upgrading windows, walls, and insulation.

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