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of a heat recovery ventilator, and passive construction techniques, uses high- “The architect’s work with us from the very
solar orientation of the home on the grade building materials and advanced start was both creative and collaborative,”
building lot. These strategies allow the home manufacturing technologies in a controlled homeowner Theresa Lang says. “They
to remain comfortable year-round without took our wish list and transformed it into
having a traditional heating, ventilation and a beautiful design through a shared belief
air conditioning (HVAC) system. Lang/St. FROM THE JUDGES: that functional passive house principles
Marie requires less than half of the energy “A beautifully designed modern are consistent with a minimalist modern
needed to heat and cool a typical American aesthetic.”
home, yet feels more comfortable, as drafts home that pays respect to the local With improvements in technology and
are eliminated and a stable temperature and growing excitement from the architecture
fresh air quality is maintained throughout, environment. [There’s an] indoor/ community, “It has become apparent that
Pedranti notes. outdoor connection, and design modern building science and beautiful
He adds that the unique combination of design are not mutually exclusive,” Pedranti
Passive House wall structures manufactured details throughout.” says. “This bodes well for promoting
off-site illustrates what is possible in sustainable principles and innovative
rapid and efficient creation of sustainable factory environment to create homes that building strategies to wider audiences and
custom-designed homes. It allows for expressly meet customer needs while saving implementing them into a larger share of
greater specialization than other prefab both time and money. new and renovated residential design.” GB

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1. ADVANCED GLAZINGS. Triple-pane, 2. NATURAL MIX. Clerestory windows fill the 3. HARDWOOD FLOORING. Renewable and
aluminum clad wood doors and windows open plan with light by day, while energy durable, white oak flooring from The
help keep the household temperature efficient LEDs provide evening Hudson Company is sustainably harvested
stable year round. illumination. and sourced.
4. LOW-VOC FINISHES. Use of low-VOC
paints and adhesives reduce the indoor
offgassing load.

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