The Greenest Home: Superinsulated and Passive House Design

By Julie Torres Moskovitz

Passive is the new green. Passive Houses--well insulated, virtually airtight buildings--can decrease home heating consumption by an astounding 90 percent, making them not only an attractive choice for prospective homeowners, but also the right choice for a sustainable future. The Greenest Home showcases eighteen of the world's most attractive Passive Houses by forward-thinking architects such as Bernheimer Architecture, Olson Kundig Architects, and Onion Flats, among many others. Each case study consists of a detailed project description, plans, and photographs. An appendix lists helpful technical information. Including a mix of new construction and retrofit projects built in a variety of site conditions, The Greenest Home is an inspiring sourcebook for architects and prospective homeowners, as well as a useful tool for students, and builders alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616891246
• ISBN13: 9781616891244
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 9.1"