Passive houses, also known as "Passivhaus", represent a construction model that integrates energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability. While it may seem like a futuristic concept, this type of ...

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The show concludes with winning designs from a 2021 passive solar competition by Passive House Institute US (PHIUS). McCormick House – the midcentury residence that is part of the Elmhurst museum’s ...