Passive House Design Principles: A Warmer, Healthier, Quieter Home

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Superinsulation and Thermal Continuity

Window-to-wall junctions, slab edges, and balcony connections often leak heat. Careful detailing, thermal breaks, and exterior insulation keep interior surfaces warm, preventing condensation, mold risk, and those chilly corners that sabotage comfort.

Superinsulation and Thermal Continuity

Passive House uses climate-specific targets, not one-size-fits-all rules. Modeling shows when additional insulation still pays back in comfort and performance, and when to invest in windows, shading, or ventilation instead.

Superinsulation and Thermal Continuity

A family swapped thin, patchy attic batts for dense, continuous insulation. The result surprised them most at night: the upstairs finally stayed quiet, stable, and restful, like someone turned down outdoor noise and weather.

Airtightness Without Anxiety

Blower Door as Feedback, Not Judgment

Airtightness testing reveals pathways, not failures. Early tests guide tape, gaskets, and membranes long before finishes hide problems. The target is rigorous, but the process is calm, methodical, and surprisingly empowering for teams.

Details That Do the Heavy Lifting

Continuous air barrier lines, sheathing tape at panel seams, service cavities to protect membranes, and airtight electrical boxes—small choices add up. Builders love checklists because each detail eliminates future drafts and callbacks.

Fresh Air Still Flows—By Design

Balance airtightness with a dedicated ventilation system. Instead of random leaks, you get measured, filtered air, delivered quietly to living spaces while stale air exits wet rooms through a heat exchanger.

Windows, Solar Gains, and Seasonal Balance

South-facing glass can harvest winter sun, while overhangs, exterior blinds, or deciduous trees temper summer gains. East and west need restraint and shading, because low-angle sun can overwhelm even great glass.

Modeling, Iteration, and PHPP

Compact shapes reduce envelope area and heat loss. PHPP reveals how articulation, dormers, or bump-outs affect loads, letting you prioritize form that looks great without sacrificing comfort and energy goals.

Modeling, Iteration, and PHPP

Need bigger windows? Model upgraded glazing or more shading. Tight budget? Compare insulation thickness versus mechanical downsizing. PHPP testing empowers teams to choose confidently, replacing guesswork with transparent, sharable scenarios.

Retrofits and the EnerPHit Path

Replace windows before siding? Or insulate first? EnerPHit favors a long-term plan: air barrier continuity, thermal breaks at edges, and ventilation upgrades that dovetail with future exterior insulation work.

Cost, Carbon, and Long-Term Value

Lower energy use slashes operational emissions immediately. Choose low-carbon materials, and you cut the upfront footprint too. Durable assemblies avoid premature replacement, compounding climate benefits across decades of quiet operation.

Cost, Carbon, and Long-Term Value

Higher envelope quality often shrinks mechanical systems. Fewer moving parts, longer intervals between replacements, and steady bills create predictable budgets families love. Ask your builder to model lifecycle numbers, not just sticker prices.

Cost, Carbon, and Long-Term Value

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Passive House Design Principles: A Warmer, Healthier, Quieter Home

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Superinsulation and Thermal Continuity

Superinsulation and Thermal Continuity

Superinsulation and Thermal Continuity

Airtightness Without Anxiety

Blower Door as Feedback, Not Judgment

Details That Do the Heavy Lifting

Fresh Air Still Flows—By Design

Windows, Solar Gains, and Seasonal Balance

Modeling, Iteration, and PHPP

Modeling, Iteration, and PHPP

Retrofits and the EnerPHit Path

Cost, Carbon, and Long-Term Value

Cost, Carbon, and Long-Term Value

Cost, Carbon, and Long-Term Value