How Passive House Standard Saves Money On Heating And Cooling
Layers of extra-thick insulation and triple-pane windows that use solar gain to produce heat are keys to the concept
Jan. 5, 2017
This article details the techniques used in building to the Passive House standard and how these methods save homeowners money on heating and cooling. Layers of extra-thick insulation and triple-pane windows that use solar gain to produce heat and keep it inside the building are keys to the concept. A big challenge is to figure out where and how to add the insulation according to the type of cladding used.