FAQs About Passive Building

Can Passive Building Scale to Multifamily?

Our experience has been that that multifamily and commercial buildings built to PHIUS+ standard use about 86% less heating energy and 46% less cooling energy (depending on climate zone). We cite 60-80% total energy reduction, depending on the type of buil

Passive house is much more efficient and easier to achieve than single-family residential.

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Does Passive Building Cost More to Build ?

Of course, it does. Quality always costs more.

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Are Passive Buildings Resilient?

In a word, yes.

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What Are the Risks of Passive Building?

Over-delivering.

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How Much Do Passive House Certifications Differ?

Plenty.

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Do Passive Buildings Cause Mold?

No, passive buildings do not cause mold.

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What About Passive Building HVAC Systems?

HVAC in passive buildings looks like this: hVac

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