Passive House
Using Recycled EPS Foam Panels to Save Energy and Reduce Carbon Footprint
In the picturesque Hudson River Valley, a remarkable transformation is underway, led by the visionary team at River Architects. Their latest project, the renovation of an 1840’s blacksmith shop in Cold Spring, NY, into a Net Zero certified architectural studio, is a testament to their commitment to sustainable design and environmental stewardship. A Deep Dive…
Read MoreRetrofitting Homes to Passive House Standards: Resources
The Passive House movement began in the late 1980’s in Europe as a set of voluntary standards to massively reduce the energy requirements of residential and commercial buildings. The initial designs evolved from “superinsulation” designs in North America that were pursued as a result of the OPEC oil embargoes of the 1970s. Continuous insulation is…
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