Passive House Institute 5 Rules

Sidebar to: He’s Built The Future Passive House Institute’s 5 Rules Here are the five concepts Simple Integrity builder Josh Edmonds applied to 45 Delaware St.,  Cooperstown, necessary to win certification from the Passive House Institute. ►One, Thermal Bridging Nothing outside is connected directly with the interior, accomplished by a five-layered wall. From the inside out, that wall consists of a layer of 2x6s; a layer of ZIP System sheathing and tape; 12-inch-deep I-joints (plenty of room for insulation); a…