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A Passivhaus Project in D.C. Nears Completion
Subtitle: Construction began last summer, and now this luxury home is getting ready to go on the market and become certified by Passive House Institute U.S. Images: UPDATED on May 1, 2011, to change...
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Applying Passivhaus to Post-Katrina Reconstruction
Subtitle: A design organization challenges architects to come up with designs for affordable, energy-efficient homes for New Orleans’ recovering neighborhoods Images: One of the satellite events...
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PHIUS Says No to Some Types of Spray Foam
Subtitle: Concerns about the global-warming potential of spray polyurethane foam prompt the institute to remove some spray foams from its list of allowed insulation materials Images: Passive House...
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Possible Relaxation of Passivhaus Standard Stirs Debate
Subtitle: A PHIUS proposal to implement ‘cost-effective’ adjustments for projects in very cold climates continues to spark comments for and against Images: It seems fair to say the PassivhausA...
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The Klingenberg Wall
Subtitle: To build a high-R wall, Katrin Klingenberg recommends using I-joists for studs, fiberboard for exterior sheathing, and interior OSB as an air barrier and vapor retarder Images: When Katrin...
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