These reductions are a result of Passive House certification groups’ strict energy use demands. “You have to go through the process to design a building in a way you reach that high efficiency ...

But what if you could design or retrofit a home so that it uses virtually no power to cool itself down to the desired temperature? So-called “passive houses,” like this one – a blocky eight ...

These design are all consistent with the principles of passive house standards, a construction method focused on minimizing the energy footprint of a structure and which has also proven to be more ...

The house on Iliff Street was the “single one” to remain “intact,” Mansion Global reported, thanks to its specific features, many of which follow the principles of passive home design.

When it came time to rebuild, the father from Superior, Colorado, wanted to make sure his new home was protected against fire — so he chose a design concept called Passive House. In a ...

The Passive House standard combines technology for ventilation, insulation and airtightness with design solutions that help retain heat in the winter and keep it out in the summer, with a 40%-60% ...

Three newly constructed homes in West Roxbury are the first in Boston to achieve international Passive House certification. To become internationally certified, Passive Houses must fit a certain ...