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Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA's Milder Climates

Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA's Milder Climates. Christian Kienapfel, architect and Certfied Passive House Design presented during the Passive House California Community meeting a single-family home per SB9 and an ADU in Los Angeles.

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ADDING HIGH PERFORMANCE TO LA’S HOUSING

Two ADUs designed by PARAVANT Architects and built to Passive House standards exemplify how evolving policies, and tastes, are reshaping the urban landscape of Los Angeles. Read the article written by Mary James on the Passive House Accelerator.

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California Results | Report on Building Standards

New analysis finds Passive House designs for single-family homes will best protect Californians’ health, safety, and comfort from worsening impacts of climate change

Well-sealed, highly energy efficient green building design is barely scratching the surface of its potential in California

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Spring Cleaning for Fresh Air System (HRV)

It was time for a major spring cleaning of the HRV (heat recovery ventilation) whole house continuous fresh air ventilation system. All filters were replaced and the heat exchanger core got a bath. Now the system is ready to tackle all the pollens in the air to help the ones with allergies breathe easy.

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