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...Passive House green home rating system and making it easier for home builders to meet Passive House Certification requirements, Vancouver is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions from buildings and homes and setting a new standard for Green Home construction in urban centers. So it is no surprise that the tallest Pas...

...houses, granny suites and adding rental units with tax incentives.  How to stay on budget when building a home - top tips to remember All you need to know about meeting Passive House standards Sign up now and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership!

...Passive House certification & design in North America here  EV battery swapping system makes charging EVs as fast as filling a gas tank Find more about green home construction and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.        

...house Windows that change shade in reaction to external light so you can keep your house warm or cool without having to use radiators or air conditioning Toilets which turn waste into fuel which is then used to heat and provide energy to the house Recycling bins built into kitchen appliances for easier recycling (e.g. ...

...Passive House movement started in 1977 in Saskatchewan Canada, but that it took Germany to see and capitalize on the potential! Talk about a missed opportunity for the North American construction industry... The First Passive House Saskatchewan - A missed Opportunity for North American Home Building Average North Ame...

...house.  The new Washington tiny house legislation: The new Washington regulation ESSB 5383 supports the development and adoption of tiny homes in many ways: The new law specifically Defines tiny houses for the first time as follows:  “Tiny houses” and “Tiny houses with wheels” are to be considered in the state of WA ...

...passive heating and cooling strategies in home design. Passive House Ice Box Challenge © Dan Toulgoet Now you know more about the Passive House building philosphy, Find more pages about how to build to Passive House standards in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages and these pages here: Ecohome w...