Cooling & Resilience: The In's and Out's of Energy Modeling
Listen in to this Passive House Accelerator episode on Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series where co-host Ilka Cassidy, Ryan Abendroth,...
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Stefan Goebel
Sep 181 min
Window to Wall Joint Sealing done differently Part 2 - Install!
Stefan Goebel (Build Zero Consulting) visits Hanno in Hanover, Germany to interview Philipp Staude (Hanno) and learn about expandable...
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Stefan Goebel
Sep 131 min
What it's like to work in an office building that was designed based on the Passive Building principles and why this German company chose to build it that way.
I talked to Volker Brock, CEO of Hanno and Philipp Staude, R&D of Hanno to understand on what encouraged the company to go the extra mile...
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Stefan Goebel
Sep 102 min
How to cut cooling loads in all glass buildings - ACT Facade
Reducing cooling load on all glass buildings is a common challenge. Double skin facades tackle this issue but are costly and carbon...
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Stefan Goebel
Aug 291 min
Net Zero Energy & Passive House - Window to Wall Joint Sealing done differently!
Stefan Goebel (Build Zero Consulting) interviews Andreas Rissmann (Hanno) on how Hanno's expandable multi functional tapes work and can...
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Stefan Goebel
Jul 191 min
The insulation R-Value from a data sheet is only half the truth! Is a 2x6 wood stud wall really R22 at R4/inch (thermal performance) as stated on manufacturer data sheets?
No, its about 19% lower (R17.9) due to thermal bridging from the wood studs. How does this impact the buildings energy performance? âž¡...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 281 min
How does an IECC 2018 building enclosure hold up against a Passive Building (Phius) Enclosure? And what matters most, U-Value, R-Value or Air Leakage?
➡ Check out this Phius Prescriptive Snapshot (Residential) to IECC 2018 residential and commercial enclosure comparison. ➡ While the...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 271 min
Architects, Builders, Consultants and Material Vendors will benefit from this; a free tool to provide the project team with climate and cost optimized specs. for high performance buildings.
Simply enter the project location and conditioned floor area to receive Window U-Value as well as Roof, Wall, Slab R-Values and...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 251 min
Window U-Value Spec. and it´s Impact to Comfort & Condensation
The minimum thermal performance comparison at a 5ft and 10ft window height for NYC, Boston, Chicago, Houston and San Francisco that will...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 131 min
Why you might be able to integrate ERV fresh air supply with the heating and cooling air handler in Germany but not in most U.S. climates. Live Recording from our Office Hour.
Listen to Ryan Abendroth shine light on the history of Passive House and climate differences between Germany the US. Generally, in most...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 42 min
Our client's wanted a healthy home for their children - bringing in fresh filtered outdoor air for the highest indoor air quality was something we wouldn't compromise on.
The contractor would typically couple the ERV fresh air supply with the heating and cooling air handler; we suggested to keep them...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Multi-family buildings larger 12,000 sf require Phius Core or PHI certification under the residential specialized code in Massachusetts to receive a permit and allow occupancy after construction.
âž¡ Read on to attached section R405.2 to learn how the building department evaluates if the projects meets this requirement. âž¡ As of May...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Providing 24/7 fresh air supply without the energy penalty!
âž¡ The 4th Passive Building Principle: Balanced ventilation and heat recovery (these go hand-in-hand)! Energy / Heat recovery ventilation...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Yes, fresh air supply 24/7 in Passive Buildings!
The key to improve indoor air quality and lower building energy use: Airtight construction with balanced ventilation and energy recovery....
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Passive Building Standards are going mainstream and improve our communities.Â
Just a few of many take-away from the Phius Policy Summit. Incentives exist to help facilitate meeting energy goals that state agencies...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Do buildings have to breathe?
It's a common myth, but that's all it is - a myth! Building airtightness provides durability in assemblies, supports balanced ventilation...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Does a Passive House always require triple pane windows? No!Â
One of the 4 passive house principles refers to the selection of the right windows and shading to achieve the correct balance between...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Buildings don't have to be giant radiators!Â
Thermal bridging occurs when a conductive material (concrete, wood, steel – usually structural) passes without interruption between the...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
Do you struggle to reduce your project's building energy use significantly? How about reducing it by 90%? Mitigating thermal bridging is a game changer?
In conventional buildings, code dictates our minimum R-values (Insulation levels) for buildings. In passive building, we use energy...
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Stefan Goebel
Jun 41 min
What is Passive Building?
- These charts represent the annual energy consumption of two buildings: one conventional and one passive - Lighting, Appliance and...
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