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Passive home design describes a construction approach that balances both high energy efficiency and superior comfort of a living space. It's widely considered the gold standard for sustainable and healthy buildings. As Boston's leading premium home builders, we have extensive experience in passive home construction. Request a consultation today to learn how we can build your passive home or upgrade your existing property via luxury home restoration.

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/ WHAT IS PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN?

Where Innovation Meets Sustainability

Passive house design is an advanced home construction approach that aims to significantly minimize energy use through techniques such as: superior insulation, airtight construction, and strategic solar orientation. It originated from Germany where it was first referenced in the 1970s (as "Passivhaus").

Given rising energy cost and increased awareness around sustainability, passive construction building techniques have also rapidly gained in popularity in the US and are a type of high performance home.

Unlike traditional home construction that often prioritizes the use of low-cost materials and efficiency of construction, passive house buildings are built with the goal to minimize energy consumption, inhabitant comfort and efficiency.

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The 4 Core Principles of Passive House Design

Maximum Thermal Efficiency

By using premium building materials we can achieve a high R-value insulation in walls, windows, roofs, and floors. This helps reduce heat transfer and contributes to maintaining stable indoor temperatures, even during blistering cold Boston winters and hot summer months. An added benefit is reduced noise pollution, which is a significant benefit in urban and suburban Boston neighborhoods.

Strategic Solar Optimization

The strategic placement of windows, but also installing sunlight blocking solar shades further improves efficiency. Shades also protect furniture and flooring from direct UV exposure and can optionally be smart home controlled for optimum opening levels. This can dramatically reduce cooling and heating needs while creating a naturally illuminated interior living space.

Airflow Management

Airtight construction has two main benefits: it supports temperature management and improves the durability of a building as it prevents the undesired moisture buildup that may lead to mold.

Moisture Control

Advanced ventilation systems like Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs), ensure a healthy indoor air quality by controlling indoor humidity levels and preventing mold growth. This is a particularly important factor given New England’s humid, coastal climate.