The term ‘passive house’ may seem cut-and-dry to some–a structure that uses passive or renewable energy to function or, more generally, buildings that are designed and built to increase efficiency and limit energy consumption. Strictly, the term refers to a set of building standards and structures that meet those standards. But our Fall Forum gold …
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A word from our sponsors: Using Maine Home+Design Magazine’s Green Living guide
Maine’s readers won’t wait The readers of Maine Home+Design Magazine, like the state itself, won’t wait in making meaningful change to reduce our impact on the planet. That’s why the magazine, our 2021 official print media partner, is taking steps to inform, promote and publicize passive house projects, green design and engineers and sustainable living …
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Exploring heating and cooling systems
If you’re hot and cold about making passive house property or design investments, here’s another factor to consider—heating and cooling options. The name of the game is minimizing energy consumption to maximize indoor comfortability. Passive house buildings are energy-efficient by nature and rely on innovative construction solutions to cut energy consumption by anywhere from 75 to 90% …
The pros and cons of working with a design team to do a passive house retrofit
The pros and cons of working with a design team to do a passive house retrofit Passive house retrofits are becoming increasingly popular as people worldwide are starting to prioritize environmental stewardship and efficiency. Passive houses are energy-efficient homes that consume 90% less heating and cooling energy and have 70% less overall energy consumption than …
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