achieving more with less | PASSIVE HOUSE LA
comfort
PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN and materials result in maintaining indoor areas and surfaces at pleasant temperatures throughout the year without temperature swings or drafts. Passive Houses are built with a superior continuous building ventilation system which provides ample fresh air at room temperature creating high indoor air quality and comfort. Comfortable temperature regulation is also critical for living & working from home.
healthy indoor environment
PASSIVE HOUSE continuous ventilation systems provide fresh air 24 hours a day. The incoming air is filtered removing pollen and providing dust-free air. The fresh air is distributed to the living room and bedrooms, then exhausted from the kitchen and bathrooms typically via a heat recovery ventilator (HRV). Embedded energy in the air is transferred to the fresh incoming air without mixing the air stream – for 100% fresh air. The result is healthy clean air and a pleasant indoor climate.
resilient
PASSIVE HOUSE will maintain comfortable interior temperatures for extended periods of time. Due to low energy usage, onsite renewable energy and power backup storage, your home will be a comfortable and healthy place for you and your family during a power outage or time when to shelter in place.
sustainable
PASSIVE HOUSE buildings are eco-friendly by definition. PASSIVE HOUSE is the world’s most rigorous energy performance standard. Reducing energy consumption by up to 90% while preserving resources. This also minimizes utility bills and carbon emissions for a lifetime. Efficient buildings are sustainable and can do more with less. Reduced energy use also requires a much smaller solar photovoltaic system in order to be Net-Zero. By choosing renewable and efficient building materials, PASSIVE HOUSES can be built carbon neutral.
tranquility
An added benefit of PASSIVE HOUSE is that it is incredibly quiet inside. No additional work is needed for this benefit since it is delivered with the construction standard used such as increased wall thickness, appropriate insulation, airtightness, and high-performance windows & doors. If sound concerns are critical due to building location (i.e. locations next to a freeway, airport) additional material selections can be recommended and included to reduce noise.
functional simplicity & beauty
PASSIVE HOUSES are high quality buildings. They do not require confusing manuals, training, and or complicated technology. They are designed to be long-lasting and affordable for a lifetime. Our designs are functional and crafted based on the personal needs of our clients. PASSIVE HOUSES can come in all sizes, shapes and styles.
