At this decadal-shifting, stock-taking moment, where is Passive House headed? On the one hand, Passive House building—like other parts of the clean energy transition—is growing at an exponential rate. In the United States, for example, it is doubling every year (based on PHUIS+ project data). That is heartening! On the other hand, the market share…
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The folks here like to say that BuildSMART’s prefabricated building envelope system is “The Easy Button” and this story proves it. Rik Kakareko is building his new home himself in Shacklefords, VA using BuildSMART J-Form insulated foundation system and Net ZeroREADY exterior wall panel system. He is finishing it now. Rik’s goal was not full…
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The shortage of affordable housing is becoming critical across the United States. We are very grateful to all the developers that have been turning to BuildSMART for high performance, high quality affordable housing solutions. We agree wholeheartedly with the premise that every American should have safe, decent and affordable housing. This article documents the 2018…
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Tenants have moved into Blossom Park! This Indwell Passive House Affordable Housing project was built using Build SMART LLC panels and includes PV panels which make it net electricity positive. There are 34 units, common spaces, a large kitchen for daily meals, and offices for Indwell We loved working with Build SMART, Fourth Pig: green & natural construction ,…
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The $12-million-dollar Parade Street affordable housing project, which uses The Build SMART System, in Erie’s East Side is complete! The Parade Street Commons East is located just off of Parade Street between East 19th and 20th Streets. This new addition of housing gives families with low to moderate income another option of somewhere to live.…
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As a member of North Carolina Building Performance Association (NCBPA), BuildSMART is participating in efforts to Establishing QAP credits for PH construction through NC Housing Finance Agency, moving residential and commercial code towards PH principles and methods and promoting multifamily PH opportunities and case studies in the state. NCBPA focuses on creating career opportunities, educating…
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