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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...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Providing 24/7 fresh air supply without the energy penalty!
➡ The 4th Passive Building Principle: Balanced ventilation and heat recovery (these go hand-in-hand)! Energy / Heat recovery ventilation...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Buildings don't have to be giant radiators!
Thermal bridging occurs when a conductive material (concrete, wood, steel – usually structural) passes without interruption between the...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
What is Passive Building?
- These charts represent the annual energy consumption of two buildings: one conventional and one passive - Lighting, Appliance and...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
🌍 Build Zero Consulting Passive Building Accelerator
Passive Building Principles Thermal Control: Continuous insulation to avoid thermal bridging Radiation Control: Right balance between...
Stefan Goebel
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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