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FHB House Video: Insulation, Air-sealing, and Mechanical Details

January 17, 2019

An overview of the materials and systems that will lead to big energy savings and comfort.
Arts and Crafts Meets Modernism

January 10, 2019

This high-performance house embraces local materials, modern lines, and the craftsman’s hand.
Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House

December 27, 2018

Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.
An Outdoor Fireplace Makes a Four-Season Porch

December 14, 2018

Indoor fireplaces don't work well in superinsulated houses, so these California homeowners decided to meet their nostalgic need for a wood burner by putting it on the covered patio.
Third-Party Blower-Door Test Pays Off

December 11, 2018

Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.
The California FHB House Air Sealing and Insulation in Pictures

November 29, 2018

Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.
Camouflaging Gutters and Hiding Downspouts

November 27, 2018

Clever flashing, thoroughly sealed downspouts, and custom channels behind the siding make the rain-management details all but disappear on the California FHB House.
Installing Standing-Seam Roofing and Cladding

November 21, 2018

Carpenters adapt their tools and water-shedding strategies to work with standing-seam steel panels.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home

November 16, 2018

Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
Windows and Doors Are Critical to a Tight House

November 9, 2018

Our air barrier gets us to 1.0 ACH50. Our windows and doors get us Passive House tight.

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