The net energy savings realized in a properly insulated building are well understood. However, as design professionals strive to maximize thermal resistance, yet reduce mass in the wall assembly, insulation is increasingly being positioned in both the stud wall and the exterior side of the building envelope. This split insulation concept has introduced a number of design issues and concerns; particularly as relates to fire resistance, moisture management, and wall…
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Passive House California , February 20, 2025 -
The net energy savings realized in a properly insulated building are well understood. However, as design professionals strive to maximize thermal resistance, yet reduce mass in the wall assembly, insulation is increasingly being positioned in both the stud wall and the exterior side of the building envelope. This split insulation concept has introduced a number of design issues and concerns; particularly as relates to fire resistance, moisture management, and wall…
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Passive House California , February 18, 2025 -
Join us for Designing for Fire Resilience, a Reimagine Buildings Conference Online, March 14, 2025, 11:30am – 4:00pm (Eastern) We know that climate change threatens us with frequent and devastating fires, so how do we create fire-resilient buildings that don't make the climate problem worse? How do we build safer buildings that are also part of the climate solution? To find out, join us online for Designing for Fire Resilience.…
Growing wildfire devastation demands better-protected buildings – better protected by building design and better design of their surrounding landscape. Yet, after fire events, like in Los Angeles, there is a need to rebuild quickly. Just build it back, the thinking goes, but we can do better. Let’s build forward with fire-safe strategies integrated with Passive House building design to drive down our dependence on fossil fuels, protect people’s health, and…
