Passive house design / Discussions

...house. A Larsen Truss is a wall design that is sometimes used for super energy efficient homes. Larsen trusses refers to framework attached to the outside of sheathing to allow additional outboard insulation. see our article and DIY Larsen truss video here -  How to build a Larsen Truss wall for energy efficient homes ...

...passive house builders for many obvious reasons. I have learned so much from your amazing site! I have an old house that violates very code known to man, that is barely the size of a small double car garage. Luckily, the lot it sits on has plenty of room to build new and out of the way of existing well and septic. The ...

...house in Thorne Quebec. I would like to renovate the house to its maximum potential including solar panels to be the most energy efficient and eco friendly house possible. Could you steer me in the right direction? contractors, incentives, plans Thank you in advance To determine where to start with home renovations you...