Carl Elefante was right when he said, “no amount of new green construction will get us where we need to go if we ignore existing buildings.” Four out of five existing buildings will require renovation over the next generation. Well-planned, deep energy retrofits ensure cost-effectiveness, longevity, and comfort. Existing buildings have the power to meaningfully change the calculus of reaching a zero emissions future. In order to ensure the costs…
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Passive House California , October 18, 2023 -
Carl Elefante was right when he said, “no amount of new green construction will get us where we need to go if we ignore existing buildings.” Four out of five existing buildings will require renovation over the next generation. Well-planned, deep energy retrofits ensure cost-effectiveness, longevity, and comfort. Existing buildings have the power to meaningfully change the calculus of reaching a zero emissions future. In order to ensure the costs…
Passive House California advocates for the awareness, understanding, and application of the Passive House standard. Most of the time, the focus is on the design and construction of new Passive House buildings (single-family, multifamily, and a wide range of other types). The high-performance of Passive House provides significant benefits in terms of energy efficiency, comfort, indoor air quality, durability, and resilience. Clearly, a smart and responsible choice for owners, occupants,…
