Jan 22, 2021

Why ventilation is a key characteristic of a Passive House building

Passive House is a building design concept that is all about staying within a strict energy use budget, […]
Feb 19, 2021

What is Energy Use Intensity?

Buildings use more energy than any other sector so it stands to reason that measuring energy use in […]
Feb 19, 2021

The Importance of Fan Watts per CFM in Good Ventilation System Design

Ventilation systems are getting a lot of press time recently as increased ventilation air is one of the […]
Feb 26, 2021

Benefits of specifying PHI-certified Heat Recovery Ventilators

Cover Photo: Carlington HUB, source: Photo credit to Krista Jahnke Photography. http://www.csv.ca/carlington-hub Heat in air has two properties. […]
Jul 22, 2021

3 Passive House Ventilation Modes to Provide Occupant Comfort

By Michael Woolsey Buildings designed to meet Passive House criteria are known primarily for very low energy consumption. […]
Sep 1, 2021

Applying Comfort Concepts in a Passive House Building

Comfort concepts for the built environment From an investment standpoint, occupant comfort is valuable, and investors are giving […]