Thank you for the 40 some people who joined us in November to view our new addition as part of NY Passive House Days link
Here a video info from Open House in 2012 – link
here some progress photos; and we are looking forward to receive the windows and door, coming from Ireland.
Blower door test result: planned for January 2015 – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blower_door
Below some technical notes:
Airtightness approach:
Pro Clima tapes and membranes on inside of brick surface – www.foursevenfive.com
– Intello Plus in ceiling / Walls we will try interior lime & clay stucco which is taped to Intello membrane with Contega FC; and stuccoed in.
Insulation:
Roof: 3” Polyisocyanurate on exterior & 8” of cellulose between wood joists
Walls: Durisol blocks – durisolbuild.com
Windows & Doors: Klearwall – custom tilt and turn windows with triple glazing
Ventilation:
2 Lunos decentralized ventilation system with a built-in regenerative heat recovery core – www.foursevenfive.com
Domestic hot water:
GE Hybrid GeoSpring Water Heater GEH50DEEDSC – www.geappliances.com; these units have been installed in main house.
Heating and cooling:
Mitsubishi air-to-air heat pump – www.mitsubishicomfort.com