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grouparchitect / Posts tagged "High Performance"

In Case You Missed the Ice Box Challenge Last Week

by OSC
Passive House
October 6, 2017

Last week, a crowd gathered in Occidental Square to gawk at two chunks of ice. The ice had been melting for 20 days, but one block had melted much faster than the other. The event attracted a crowd because the ice blocks were part of an exhibit dubbed the Ice Box Challenge*. There were two boxes, one constructed to minimum levels of insulation per energy code, and one constructed to a much higher level of insulation: the Passive House standard. Each...

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Passive House: A Not-So-Passive Approach to Green Building

by OSC
Green Building, High Performance, Passive House, Sustainability
September 28, 2017

Those of us who care about climate change don’t think of ourselves as very “passive” about it. Actively participating in making a positive impact is what the green building standard Passive House is all about.  One of the most rigorous energy efficiency certifications for buildings, Passive House buildings are designed to be extremely airtight and well-insulated to the point that you could heat them with a light bulb. These buildings typically enjoy not only cost savings from their low energy...

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Grouparchitect welcomes our first Certified Passive House Consultants

by OSC
Update Grouparchitect
September 22, 2017

Grouparchitect is proud to announce that Gavin Erickson AIA and Andrea Detweiler have earned the title of Certified Passive House Consultants as awarded by the Passive House Institute US. Passive House is one of the most rigorous green building standards and results in a healthier indoor environment and long-term cost savings. To learn more, visit us at http://grouparch.com/resources/green-building/. Continue checking back in here for ongoing updates about Passive House and other sustainably-focused projects! ®  and CPHC® are certification marks of Passive...

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