Passive house windows / Discussions

Do the window walls make it cold in winter?

...house and the plan has a lot of windows in the design. I like it but does it make it cold in the winter? That is a great question. Windows are typically the least well insulated part of a home, so yes, they can feel a bit colder, but less so with triple pane and other high performance windowsWindows on the north, ea...

Posted by Robert Dalgleish Oct. 24, 2021 Passive solar home design 1 response

What windows should you use when trying to build a Passive House?

...windows to maintain as much as a rustic feel as possible. Everything I read and am being told is that I will not get the air tightess and insulative qualities I need for passive house standards. I'm finding this aspect the hardest. Any suggestions or referrals would be greatly appreciated. The fiberglass and passive ho...

Posted by Raoul Lions Jan. 25, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response