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Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.

Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.
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Installer permanently labeled ventilation switch

Installer permanently labeled ventilation switch
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Insulation does not cover boot and is not sealed

Insulation does not cover boot and is not sealed
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Insulation does not cover boot and is not sealed

Insulation does not cover boot and is not sealed
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Insulation does not cover boot and is not sealed

Insulation does not cover boot and is not sealed
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Insulation should be at least 6 inches from the flue of gas water heaters; if pipes are within 8 inches of the flue, it is safest to use fiberglass or mineral wool pipe wrap.

Insulation should be at least 6 inches from the flue of gas water heaters; if pipes are within 8 inches of the flue, it is safest to use fiberglass or mineral wool pipe wrap.
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Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
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Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof

Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof
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Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system

Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system
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Intermittent supply and exhaust fans rated at ≤ 3 sones by manufacturer, unless rated flow ≥ 400 CFM

Intermittent supply and exhaust fans rated at ≤ 3 sones by manufacturer, unless rated flow ≥ 400 CFM
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Karuna Passive House Air-To-Water Heat Pump

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Karuna Passive House Domestic Hot Water System

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Karuna Passive House HRV Supply Register

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Karuna Passive House Ventilation System

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Kitchen exhaust properly installed and sealed with mastic

Kitchen exhaust properly installed and sealed with mastic
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Kitchens should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors

Kitchens should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors
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Leaks at the air filter cover panel can draw in unconditioned or undesirable air

Leaks at the air filter cover panel can draw in unconditioned or undesirable air
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Leaky faucets lead to wasted water.

Leaky faucets lead to wasted water.
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Locate the fresh air intake away from pollution sources and in an easily accessible location

Locate the fresh air intake away from pollution sources and in an easily accessible location
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Lower-cost local ERVs are usually installed in a ceiling to supply outdoor air to and exhaust air from the room in which they are located

Lower-cost local ERVs are usually installed in a ceiling to supply outdoor air to and exhaust air from the room in which they are located
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Madrona Passive House | CO2 Fired Heat Pump

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Make sure nearby air-moving equipment is not on during airflow measurements.

Make sure nearby air-moving equipment is not on during airflow measurements.
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Manifold plumbing layout - plumbing diagram.

Manifold plumbing layout - plumbing diagram.
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Manual D details show duct size and chase path

Manual D details show duct size and chase path