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Emu Passive House Training is Now AIA Accredited

Emu Passive House Training is Now AIA Accredited

by Enrico Bonilauri - March 5, 2026
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We are thrilled to announce that Emu’s comprehensive training programs are now officially accredited by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This milestone means that design professionals can now earn valuable Passive House AIA CEU credits while mastering high-performance construction.……

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Which is worse, metal through-wall flashing or a big ‘ole insulation gap?

Which is worse, metal through-wall flashing or a big ‘ole insulation gap?

by Enrico Bonilauri - May 25, 2023
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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……

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The Building Time Constant: Your Key to Thermal Resilience

The Building Time Constant: Your Key to Thermal Resilience

by Enrico Bonilauri - October 19, 2015
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Among the many parameters than play a role in the thermal behavior of a building, whether or not it is built to be a Passive House, the time constant is one of the least known ones. Nontheless, this parameter influences…

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