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Bed Stuy Passive House Condos
The Passive House approach revolutionizes how we build. It creates strong, resilient buildings that use much less energy for heating – we're talking about up to 90% less – and significantly reduces the pollution they produce. Using Passive House design tools and methods makes these energy savings practical and predictable. When a building earns Passive House certification, you can confidently expect great performance. What's most important is that Passive House buildings provide indoor spaces that promote good health, comfort, and quietness, all while ensuring a constant supply of clean, filtered fresh air.
Five Passive House Principles
High Quality Insulation
Buildings are designed with a highly insulated envelope that eliminates thermal bridging – areas where heat can escape more easily, such as at corners or edges.
Superior Windows & Doors
Windows and doors are designed with advanced glazing and framing systems to minimize heat transfer while still allowing for natural light and ventilation.
Heat Recovery Ventilation
A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery is installed to provide a continuous supply of fresh air while recovering the heat from the outgoing stale air. This improves indoor air quality without significant heat loss.
Airtight Construction
The building envelope is made airtight, preventing uncontrolled air leakage and drafts, which helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature and reduces energy demand for heating and cooling.
No Thermal Bridging
Detailed planning and construction techniques are employed to ensure there are minimal thermal bridges in the building envelope, preventing heat from escaping through paths of least resistance.
Source: Passive House Institute
Passive House Explained in 90s
Other Projects
R-951
The R951 Rowhouse is the first certified Passive House, certified Net Zero capable building in New York City
