Mika Solway
Jennifer and D.R. knew early on in their relationship that they had a shared value of living sustainably and responsibly. It went beyond composting, recycling, and deciding where their food and clothing came from.
When they started looking into how to have a house that matched their values, they discovered Passive House and the planning began!
In this video, you’ll get to see the process of the house being built to Passive House Standards. Passive House is all about creating a sealed envelope and pays close attention to the type of insulation and windows used. The walls, for example, are 19 inches thick, the roof is 23 inches thick, and the windows are triple pane. All of this is above standard building codes.
When they decided that the most important features of a home was for it to be healthy and for it to have superior air quality due to allergies in the family, they were ok with sacrificing some of their esthetics hopes. But it turns out, a home can be both healthy AND beautiful!
They found a designer that didn’t have any preconceived ideas of what a Passive House should look like, and instead really listened to their wants and needs and designed a house that checked all the boxes. They then found a builder that was able to take that design and work with the designer to meet Passive House standards.
When it comes to building a healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient home, the road may not yet be easily paved. Don’t be afraid to talk to people who have built this way, and use resources (like Rise) to help you. The more people that build like this, the easier it will become, and soon everyone will have a home that is more sustainable in every way.
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