The two "ultra-low-energy-use building houses" boast several passive house standards, including a green roof and thick walls ...

However, while Semke explains that Scotland is the leader in schools and passive houses, “there is some momentum [in the U.S.], and the more examples and proofs of concept, the more we see a ...

Passive homes and net-zero homes are built with sustainability in mind, and B.C.-based Twin Lions says wildfire resilience is ...

Chasen, an architect who designed the house, said the home he built “for a dear friend” boasts several fire-proofing features. Several of these follow the principles of passive home design.

A local development team wants to build 10 passive house-designed, affordable townhome units on a former encampment site along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis’ Midtown Phillips neighborhood.

When it came time to rebuild, the father from Superior, Colorado, wanted to make sure his new home was protected against fire — so he chose a design concept called Passive House. In a ...

Christian Grennan adds, “Opening windows is encouraged when outdoor conditions are favourable, but the beauty of Passive House is having a system that ensures comfort and air quality even when you can ...

Chasen, an architect who designed the house, said the home he built “for a dear friend” boasts several fire-proofing features. Several of these follow the principles of passive home design.