| Link | Comments |
|---|---|
| Passive House Institute US |
All about passive houses |
| NY Times article about Passive Houses |
Good overview of the history of Passive Houses and their adoption in the US |
| Dwell Magazine |
One of our architect's favorite magazines -- he really wants our house to be featured here. |
| Unhappy Hipsters |
This is where I'm hoping our house will be featured. |
| Holmes on Homes |
Canadian home-improvement show about an uber-contractor who fixes the shoddy work done by other builders and contractors. His mantra is "Do it right." |
| Energysmiths |
Marc Rosenbaum, a certified Passive House consultant, has done our energy modeling and is advising us on numerous construction decisions. |
| Crestview Doors |
Kits for DIY hipster door mods. We like the Nokona, which will echo the vertical window motif on the facade. |
| Efficiency Vermont |
Efficiency Vermont is the nation's first statewide provider of energy efficiency services, funded by a surcharge on utility bills. Go Vermont! |
| ComfoUnit Heat Recovery Ventilators |
Really efficient HRV from the Netherlands, probably a bit more spendy than the american equivalent. |
| Venmar eko heat recovery ventilator |
This is kind of the standard heat recovery ventilator that Marc is specifying these days--sufficient to ventilate a whole house, and reasonably efficient. |
Random Bits
Occupant behavior can make the difference between an efficient house and a wasteful one. Notorious energy hogs include plasma TVs, old refrigerators or freezers, ice-makers, and dehumidifiers. And don't overlook sneaky items like DVRs, always-on computer and entertainment equipment, etc.
