

What's the deal with Passive House?
12 snips Jul 19, 2024
Beverly Craig discusses Passive House principles, benefits, and challenges. Topics include key construction principles, cost considerations, benefits of quality construction, reducing embodied carbon, and integrating geothermal heat pumps. The podcast explores the success of Passive House apartments in Massachusetts and strategies for wider adoption in the U.S.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Evolution of Passive House Standard
01:42 • 4min
Key Principles of Passive House Construction
05:32 • 20min
Challenges and Benefits of Passive House Construction
25:11 • 6min
Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Passive House Construction
31:17 • 5min
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Passive House Buildings
35:54 • 16min
Integrating Geothermal Heat Pumps with Passive House Designs
51:43 • 6min
Exploring the Benefits and Success of Passive House Apartments
58:06 • 3min