Passive homes

Living in a Healthy Home that uses next to Zero Energy is what everybody wants, and building a home to Passive House standards is one way to achieve this - Check out below "How to Build A Passive House on a Budget" in USA & Canada with EcoHome. Many high-performance construction techniques are explained in the Green Building Guides section, and for an overview to Passive House Certification in North America see here.

Every wonder what makes a house a Passive House?

What does the term Solar Passive Design actually mean? Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air

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When it comes to building energy-efficient homes, there are various design approaches available to homeowners and architects alike. Two popular strategies that often get confused are Passive Solar Design (PSD) and Passive House (PH) Design.While both share the common goal of reducing energy consumption and improving comfort, they have distinct principles and methodologies.In this blog, we'll delve deeper into each approach, highlighting their unique features and benefits to help you make an…

Passive solar design takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize energy use.

Passive House Accelerator is a catalyst for zero carbon building. We are a hub for sharing innovation and thought leadership in Passive House design and construction.

Experience the serene elegance of a meticulously designed home in Catalonia, where nature and architecture harmonize. Our passive house, inspired by NOVASPACE PROMOciones, fuses bold geometric designs with a facade of concrete, brick, and composite. Minimal glass aids energy conservation, while adaptive shades balance sunlight. The lush Mediterranean garden, featuring rosemary and lavender, enhances sensory delight. Discover this timeless architectural masterpiece.

Enjoy sustainable living just north of New York City with this one-of-a-kind passive solar home that heats itself.

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Photo 2 of 8 in A Passive House on the Outskirts of Moscow Blends Into Its Forested Surroundings. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

Below is a featured story by Mitka and Ondrej Franka of Serbia. In 1985, before heading home to Yugoslavia, the couple purchased a copy of Better Homes - Serbian Couple Builds Passive Solar Dream House November 24, 2015

The best site to get your passive solar house plans is The Plan Collection, which contains an entire host of home blueprints and straightforward pricing. Other sites include Sun Plans, Sunlight Homes, and Passive Design. Of course, hundreds of sites are out there for planning your perfect solar home, but today we’ll cover the best passive solar house plans sites I’ve found.

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Cherie unpacks the term Passive Heating and Cooling as a means of planning a sustainable home, and how it relates to the work of a colorado architect.

A home inspired by a magestic backyard magnolia tree, by Green Sheep Collective.

Mamaroneck Passive House, Westchester County https://www.ecohome.net/photos/3765/ For more inspirational home photos, see link in bio...

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