Extreme COMFORT and QUIETUDE indoors can be achieved by implementing the 5 Passive House Principles – 1) Air Sealing, 2) Robust Continuous Insulation, 3) High Performance Windows, 4) Thermal Bridge Free Construction, and 5) a Balanced Energy Recovery Ventilation system. These features provide consistent temperatures, not too cold and not too hot, with fresh indoor air and acoustic calm that provide tranquility—physically, mentally and emotionally.

HEALTHY indoor air quality with fresh filtered air, through a balanced ventilation system, eliminates threats of high CO2 levels and any outside air pollutants from multiple sources. With proper air sealed building envelopes and fresh filtered air, there is no more worry of mold, odor, dust and even unwanted pests. This benefits people who are asthmatic or has any of these kinds of sensitivities. Greater indoor health can also provide healthier individuals with less potential medical expenses.

Synonymous with energy efficiency is AFFORDABILITY – with very low energy usage, Passive House buildings lower utility costs significantly by up to 90%—and add renewable energy (such as photovoltaics). Net Zero/Net Plus buildings not only save the building occupant from paying for monthly utility costs, but can even get credit from utility companies for future use in some cities. Because Passive House buildings are better built, one can also save on maintenance costs with longer life spans.

With current erratic weather conditions and black outs, Passive House buildings are much more RESILIENT than non-passive house buildings.  This means that everyone can shelter-in place with longer ease and comfort during these challenging periods.

Energy EFFICIENCY frees us from paying high utility bills and provides environmental benefits by lowering carbon emissions that cause increased catastrophic weather conditions such as hurricanes, droughts, floodings, and wildfires — all of which can lead to food shortages, etc. These impacts have direct repercussions on the quality of everyone’s lives.