Passive House Basics: The Building Envelope

Passive House Basics: The Building Envelope

Learn all about exterior insulation, air barriers, and thermal bridging in this Lunch & Learn session. We will review basic envelope design & construction practices and look at several real-world examples of Passive House wall systems from various projects,...
Air Sealing and Insulation for Homes – Part 2

Air Sealing and Insulation for Homes – Part 2

Proper air sealing and insulation techniques are essential to increase building energy efficiency, durability, occupant comfort and indoor air quality. This workshop focuses on ways to enhance the building’s thermal and pressure boundaries through appropriate...
Air Sealing and Insulation for Homes – Part 1

Air Sealing and Insulation for Homes – Part 1

During the construction of Passive House buildings, the construction manager, contractors, and trades people are ultimately responsible for executing the design intent of the project. In this workshop, we identify ways to successfully construct the building envelope...