The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling. "Things like 'passive house' have become more ...

This June 6, 2013 photo shows passive homes in The Stables development in Philadelphia. These homes are built around the idea that houses can be airtight, super-insulated and energy efficient. The ...

Is your home passive? By that, I don't mean "does your home lie there like a bump on a log"! The passive home movement, which originated in Europe, is crossing over to US shores in a big way, and it's ...

PHILADELPHIA — After decades of near silence, a passive voice is making itself heard in American architecture. So-called passive houses, which have been around in Europe but never really caught on in ...

On Long Island, Turett designed and built his house to Passive House standards, using it to test systems, materials, and ...

It seems like everywhere you look these days you see homes covered with solar panels. If Tesla’s recent announcement about solar roof tiles is any indicator, this trend is here to stay. While moving ...

Taking two building techniques the United States isn’t very familiar with and using them together may sound like a bit of a gamble, but RPA and Ecocor have teamed up to do just that with their ...

Five months after Ryan Moody moved into his passive house, we check in to see if the hard work was worth it — and what ...

With more focus on sustainability here in New York, passive homes may be the wave of the future in Westchester. What is a passive house? Also known as a high-performance home, it is a residence that ...

PHILADELPHIA - After decades of near silence, a passive voice is making itself heard in American architecture. So-called passive houses, which have been around in Europe but never really caught on in ...