Passive House Construction in Chicago
Build a high-performance, energy-efficient home designed for year-round comfort, cleaner indoor air, and lower heating and cooling costs across Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs.
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What Is Passive House Construction?
Passive House is not a brand name; it’s a construction concept.
“Going green” is growing in popularity everywhere, but to be
classified as a Passive House, EcoBuild Plus experts must ensure
houses are built to significantly cut your carbon footprint, be
energy efficient and affordable, and maintain optimum comfort
levels inside your home.
Specific standards were initially developed by the Passive House
Institute after years of research. Today, these standards are
accepted by architects, developers, and contractors worldwide.
EcoBuild Plus delivers an outstanding experience from the first
meeting to the final inspection of your dream home.
Invest in Green
Nowadays, “going green” is the only way to go. As a result,
“building green” and passive homes are growing in popularity
everywhere. Passive houses are built to significantly cut your
carbon footprint and be energy efficient, including taking very
little energy to cool or heat your home. It is both a building
methodology and comfort standard. For homeowners across Chicago
and the suburbs, it means a reduction of your power bills as well.
To be classified as a Passive House, a building must meet defined
performance criteria for keeping outside temperatures outside
while maintaining a stable temperature inside. Furthermore, indoor
air quality must be consistently high. These criteria were
initially developed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) based on
years of research. Today, they are used by thousands of
architects, contractors, and developers worldwide. Passive House
projects are built according to strict energy-efficiency and
low-carbon standards.
Passive House buildings require an airtight enclosure with
balanced mechanical ventilation. This might require continuous
insulation, triple-pane windows, and an overall efficient
air-quality control system. In addition, they also need to
minimize thermal bridges, a problem that occurs when heat flows
through conductive materials that bypass insulation.
Passive House techniques can reduce heating and cooling demand by
up to 90% compared to typical homes. This makes owning a Passive
House not only more comfortable but significantly cheaper to
maintain. Furthermore, it’s good for the environment overall.
Building a Passive House
All homes designated as a Passive House must be built according to these standards:
Energy Efficiency
By using airtight construction that passes the blower door test, as well as properly locating and insulating windows and doors, Passive Houses save 75-90% on energy costs related to the heating and cooling of your home.
Air Quality
A ventilation system continuously supplies fresh air throughout the home and protects you from unnecessary drafts. It also reduces radon levels in the home and, along with the airtight construction of the home, uses a heat recovery unit to further improve energy cost savings.
Interior Comfort
The energy efficiencies and ventilation system of a Passive House naturally improve interior comfort levels. Plus, by removing thermal bridging, Passive Houses eliminate cold corners where metal beams create contact points with exterior walls.
Affordability
Passive Houses are good short term and long term investments. While upfront material costs may be high, the overall costs are drastically reduced by eliminating the need for expensive heating and cooling systems.
Ecology
By using sustainable materials, energy-efficient fixtures, materials with low carbon footprints, and environmentally-friendly building methodologies, Passive Houses guarantee that less harmful materials will be introduced into the environment for generations to come.
Whether you are building a new home or retrofitting your existing structure, contact EcoBuild Plus and partner with us as we create buildings that are more resource-friendly, budget-friendly, and overall healthier for you and our Earth.
Request a Free Heating and cooling Quote Today
If you need professional heating and cooling services in Chicago, EcoBuild Plus is ready to assist. Contact us today for a free consultation and let’s get started on clearing the way for your next project.
