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How does an IECC 2018 building enclosure hold up against a Passive Building (Phius) Enclosure? And what matters most, U-Value, R-Value or Air Leakage?
➡ Check out this Phius Prescriptive Snapshot (Residential) to IECC 2018 residential and commercial enclosure comparison. ➡ While the...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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Providing 24/7 fresh air supply without the energy penalty!
➡ The 4th Passive Building Principle: Balanced ventilation and heat recovery (these go hand-in-hand)! Energy / Heat recovery ventilation...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Do buildings have to breathe?
It's a common myth, but that's all it is - a myth! Building airtightness provides durability in assemblies, supports balanced ventilation...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Buildings don't have to be giant radiators!
Thermal bridging occurs when a conductive material (concrete, wood, steel – usually structural) passes without interruption between the...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Do you struggle to reduce your project's building energy use significantly? How about reducing it by 90%? Mitigating thermal bridging is a game changer?
In conventional buildings, code dictates our minimum R-values (Insulation levels) for buildings. In passive building, we use energy...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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What is Passive Building?
- These charts represent the annual energy consumption of two buildings: one conventional and one passive - Lighting, Appliance and...
Stefan Goebel
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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🌍 Build Zero Consulting Passive Building Accelerator
Passive Building Principles Thermal Control: Continuous insulation to avoid thermal bridging Radiation Control: Right balance between...
Stefan Goebel
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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