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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." This holds true for building science details as well. As best-practice research from Passive construction standards is making its way into mainstream building codes, there are some simple (yet elusive) mentality shifts…
Read More Which is worse, metal through-wall flashing or a big ‘ole insulation gap?
I'm really impressed by the progress made by David Karon with Karon Custom Build in his home Passive House remodel..Mariana and I had a chance to tour it today after the Passive House builder training in Bozeman..David Karon has been…
Read More Pilot Update: Livingston EnerPHit with Karon Custom Build
Passiven House proof of concept 1:1..At the end of every Boot Camp, we test the resiliency of the Pods and compare it to the one of a Pod built to meet the 2021 Energy Code..By resiliency, we mean the ability…
This game is fun, let's try it again!.What do you see here?.Just walking down the streets of Bozeman, MT, with @emumariana before our Passive House Builder Workshop starts tomorrow..These photos will also end up in the next update of our…
What do you see here?We just got to Bozeman MT for a week of Passive House Builder workshop.On my stroll to downtown, I came across this jobsite.They have 2" exterior insulation, and triple pane windows.In terms of building science details…
Xcel Energy has announced a tiered incentive package designed to encourage families who were affected by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County Colorado, to consider rebuilding to a higher standard than baseline building code. Those who pursue Passive House certification…
I-Joist vs Larsen Truss: Does it make a difference for exterior high R-Value insulating? Many high-performance buildings, when addressing the issue of super-insulation, will opt for traditional 2x6 stud framing with an added layer of exterior insulation to help reach…
We are pleased to share some exciting news from our home city — Denver, Colorado. In the City's efforts to push forward its 80x50 Climate Action Plan, and with the goal of Net Zero new construction by 2035, City Council…
We are pleased to announce that today, PHI accreditation exams for Passive House construction professionals are being conducted simultaneously in Denver, Minneapolis, and Oakland. Through Emu's partnerships with excellent host organizations like the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN), Home…
Read More Today Marks a Milestone in American Passive House Professional Training
A quick check in with our builder partners: Beartooth Passive House in Red Lodge, Montana Rendering As our first Pilot Project, we cannot speak highly enough of how wonderful the process of working with Beartooth has been. The house is…
