When considering a building standard there are eleven complimentary reasons to choose the Passive House Standard. 1. It fundamentally addresses the climate crisis imperative. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change we are required to decarbonize our economies while meeting the demands of global development. Passive House does this by providing the same low…
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BxaXvftlS2J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link risingerbuild Modified SIPs panels! Sort of like a “Perfect Wall” sips with all exterior insulation. Saw this last week when I visited @prosocoinc in Kansas. This is their sister company Build Smart. BuildSmartNA.com check out my stories today to learn more. Intriguing system to say the least. #sips#framing#panelizedconstruction#passivehouse#alpenwindows#build#construction
There are at least 20 amazing benefits to owning and living in a zero energy home. We call this the Zero Energy Advantage. Original Story by: Zero Energy Project
At BuildSMART, we believe that higher expectations for building performance, durability, and occupant health make building today more challenging than ever before. Take for example the 2000 IBC, which increased the possibilities for wood construction by (among other things) officially recognizing additional fire protection strategies for wood frame buildings. As the IBC continues to evolve…
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R-Value/SIPS Panels Information The type of insulation you choose can result in thousands of dollars saved in utility bills over the life of your home. Insulation is rated by R-Value, which measures a material’s thermal resistance. Insulating materials with a higher R-Value correspond with increasingly better performance. However, studies have shown that determined R-Values have…
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With demand for Passive House-quality panels and modules on the rise, the factories producing these goods are expanding in number, capacity, and production. Most are new businesses producing Passive House-performance exterior wall, floor, and roof panels. Yet a strong contingent of existing businesses are also growing their product lines to include higher-performance, thermal-bridge-free Passive House…
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