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Green passive house Questions

I live in the PNW and am considering building a passive house. In addition to energy-efficient design, what else should I be thinking about?

— Rolph Benson Seattle, WA

Tessa Smith

Answered by Tessa Smith

Olympia, WA

The Artisans Group

August 12, 2010

Does an insulated slab and ICF construction vs. stick framing and a crawl space offer any advantages to building a Passive House?

— Norm Hieger Sequim, WA

Answered by Anthony Addesso on October 20, 2010

I live in the PNW and am considering building a passive house. In addition to energy-efficient design, what else should I be thinking about?

— Rolph Benson Seattle, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on August 12, 2010

Does building a passive house, which requires a super-insulated envelope, mean that windows (even triple-glazed windows) must be limited?

— Vivian Freeport, ME

Answered by Karen Smuland on June 24, 2010

How affordable is the upgrade to design to the Passive House standard? What is the typical payback period?

— Charles Wen Tacoma, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on June 17, 2010

Do we still need ductwork in a passive home?

— Ihab Riad Prospect Heights, IL

Answered by Erik Henry on May 19, 2010

Are the same building materials used in Passive House construction as in traditional home construction?

— Eric Simms Seattle, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on May 16, 2010

In a Passive House wall assembly, is the vapor barrier on the inside or outside?

— Mark Hoyt Olympia, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on May 13, 2010

I'm hearing a lot about "Passive House" designs these days. Is this the same as a passive solar house design?

— Cheryl Olympia, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on April 17, 2010

How many watts are required for a self-sustaining house that relies on sunlight for heating?

— Sam Duluth, GA

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on March 12, 2010

If there is no heating system required for a passive house design, will I be wearing a sweater most of the winter to keep the chill off?

— Zeta Olympia, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on March 12, 2010

 
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