Architecture for Humanity, Presents An Introduction to Passive House, a program to carbon neutrality.

Jeff Dinkle, President of Eco Custom Homes, is giving a lecture at Southface, November 15th On Passive House. Guest speakers will also include David Bitter (AIA), Michael Fletcher (AIA), and Bruce Kitchell (Energy Expert). Each will speak on why Passive House is a solution to Carbon Neutrality. “A Passive House is a very well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by passive solar gain and by internal gains from people, electrical equipment, etc. Energy losses are minimized. Any remaining heat demand is provided by an extremely small source. Avoidance of heat gain through shading and window orientation also helps to limit any cooling load, which is similarly minimized. An energy recovery ventilator provides a constant, balanced fresh air supply. The result is an impressive system that not only saves up to 90% of space heating costs, but also provides a uniquely terrific indoor air quality. ” Click Here to read more and register for the event. All proceeds of the event benefit Architecture for Humanity’s Oasis Project. . . . → Read More: Architecture for Humanity, Presents An Introduction to Passive House, a program to carbon neutrality.

The South’s 1st Passive House, Corey Saft to Speak in Atlanta, April 28th

Corey Saft, the Architecture Professor from Lafayette, LA., who recently completed the first Passive House in the South, is speaking on April 28th in Atlanta. Over the past year or so, I have been including a great deal about Passive House. Last year we did take courses and recently have become the first Certified Passive House Consultant in the SE. . . . → Read More: The South’s 1st Passive House, Corey Saft to Speak in Atlanta, April 28th

Zero energy bills goal for planned ‘passive’ home

Zero energy bills goal for planned ‘ passive ‘ home Shore News Today The passive house is so well sealed and insulated it does not need a traditional heating or cooling system, a feature that saves money for Evangelista. “It’s a super-insulated building that uses one-tenth of the energy to heat and cool it as a traditional building,” Evangelista said of the planned Pine Avenue house. The Passive House, Energy Standard is gaining momentum here in the US. We are still looking for a client that wants to have the first Passive House in Georgia. . . . → Read More: Zero energy bills goal for planned ‘passive’ home

Green Building Presentation at NPSA 2010, Orlando

 The following is a PDF file for the Presentation.   NPSA 2010 pdf

I want to thank everyone that attended our presentation.  The following are a few links to information we discussed:

Ultimate Air ERV

Vacuum Insulation

George Runkle, Engineer for Container Modfications

WUFI Moisture . . . → Read More: Green Building Presentation at NPSA 2010, Orlando

Reflections from Passive House, US Training Sessions

What is Passive House? “The Passive House Design standard is a performance-based and verifiable building energy metric that has been established based on global carbon reduction needed to avert the climate crisis as well as future costs of fossil fuels (peak oil) and therefore the economic feasibility to society.” The Passive House Standard requires reducing the space conditioning energy load (of new buildings) by 90% when compared to existing buildings. . . . → Read More: Reflections from Passive House, US Training Sessions