Thermal Insulation

Passive House, Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, and Multi-Family Study.

Passive House, Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, and Multi-Family Study.

by Enrico Bonilauri - July 2, 2026
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Passive House strategies are gaining ground across the United States, though adoption remains slower in warm, hot, and humid regions. A significant factor is the persistent misconception that Passive House does not perform well in high-temperature or high-humidity conditions. The……

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What’s an insulation material?

What’s an insulation material?

by Enrico Bonilauri - February 8, 2016
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With more and more people talking about building energy efficiency and passive houses, it has become more and more common to hear about insulation. In this article, we explain what an insulation material is, to try and shed some light……

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Energy Efficiency: the importance of site supervision

Energy Efficiency: the importance of site supervision

by Enrico Bonilauri - April 22, 2015
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On our Facebook page, we are regularly publishing images from our Cavriago construction site, where we are building two Passive Houses. With this article, we would like to show just two examples of the many construction errors can occur during…

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