May 11, 2021 | Architect Resources, Passive House, Understanding Architecture
In the early ‘90s the first examples of Passive House standard homes were built in Germany: a series of four row houses. This success spurred the creation of the Passivhaus-Institut to promote and regulate the standards. While single-family residences were the...
May 10, 2021 | Architect Resources, Green Building, Passive House
Passive House is a standard of resilient architecture known for its comfort, indoor air quality, gentleness on the planet, and energy savings. Ecologically-minded clients may be interested in Passive House when creating their high performance building. Passive House...
Apr 12, 2021 | Architect Resources, Green Building, Passive House
Most people have been inside an office building that was frigid in the summer and sweltering in the winter. Or in one that was just a sea of dark cubicles. Or even one that felt musty and stale. Most people have more than once struggled to maintain energy levels...
Apr 5, 2021 | Architect Resources, Passive House
Retail spaces come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and each shop has its own specific needs. Passive House has been used on everything from grocery markets to boutiques to car dealerships and has succeeded in providing a happier, healthier place to work and...
Apr 5, 2021 | Architect Resources, Green Building, Passive House
The hospitality sector offers up some specific challenges when it comes to utilizing the Passive House standard. From giant commercial kitchens to rooms packed with warm bodies, the problems could seem to overwhelm an energy efficient system. However, Passive House...
Mar 31, 2021 | Architect Resources, Passive House
Passive House is rapidly gaining in popularity as an option when building multi-family dwellings. This category can encompass apartment buildings, condos, townhouses, and even dormitories. The enthusiasm around Passive House resonates with developers, architects, and...
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