There is much debate within the building science community about how much ventilation is enough.
Building science as a discipline has to deal with a lot of messy, noisy data, entrenched mythologies, and strong tendencies towards confirmation bias.
On the other hand, public health as a discipline has to deal with a lot of messy, noisy data, […]
On the Passive House in the Real World discussion board…
Expert instructor Mike Duclos discusses key factors to building double stud wall cavities (packed with Cellulose) safely
Student 1:
Hi Everyone, I’m excited to get started! I’m interested in looking into wall assembly details to compare and contrast the benefits of each.
Mike Duclos:
In our area (MA) it is possible that […]
When many first hear of the Passive House blower door test requirement of 0.6 ACH at 50 Pascals of test pressure, the first thing that comes to mind is the difficulty of designing and executing air barrier details that deliver this. They may not stop to consider how this level of air tightness impacts the […]
At HeatSpring, we celebrate innovative builders and designers who work to improve the overall quality and performance of public and residential buildings…
Our Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway was created for those who have helped plan, design, construct, and/or operate a high performance building. Entrants could submit a photo of their high performance project(s).* The photo could show the entire high performance building or […]
