A home that feels comfortable through all four seasons calls for consideration of performance as well as appearance and layout. A passive-house approach seeks to reduce energy demand while planning a comfortable indoor environment.
Look at the elements together
Insulation and airtightness, windows and shading, and ventilation are connected. Beyond the names of individual products, it is important to examine how the elements connect and are installed.
Set goals for your own home
The appropriate methods vary with the site, building form, lifestyle and budget. Performance targets, verification methods and material specifications should be discussed in detail during design.
This is general guidance on building a home. The performance and certification status of an individual home must be confirmed through that project’s design, testing and certification documents.