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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...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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.
➡ Read on to attached section R405.2 to learn how the building department evaluates if the projects meets this requirement. ➡ As of May...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 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
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....
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Passive Building Standards are going mainstream and improve our communities.
Just a few of many take-away from the Phius Policy Summit. Incentives exist to help facilitate meeting energy goals that state agencies...
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
Does a Passive House always require triple pane windows? No!
One of the 4 passive house principles refers to the selection of the right windows and shading to achieve the correct balance between...
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’s Passive Building Accelerator
Base Line Building + Phius Principles = Phius Core + Renewables = Phius Zero There are different ways to utilize photovoltaic in...
Stefan Goebel
Aug 17, 20231 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
Building Science - Today at the Bau in Munich. Trying to manage cooling loads? MicroShade Continued!
Stefan Goebel
Jun 14, 20230 min read
Building Science - Today at the Bau in Munich. Trying to manage cooling loads? Check out MicroShade!
Stefan Goebel
Jun 13, 20230 min read
Positive Impact Homes for Veterans and Children with special needs aims PHIUS certification.
OUR THINKING Develop an interdisciplinary team with an ethos to build intentional spaces of the highest standards and performance...
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Apr 4, 20232 min read
Fly Flat - First Affordable Housing Passive House
Race to Zero Team Wins Another Design Award for “The Fly Flat https://www.pvamu.edu/academicaffairs/2019/05/17/race-to-zero-team-wins/
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Apr 4, 20231 min read
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