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Passive House Wall Assembly Mock | Hammer & Hand

Video

Video showing a mock wall assembly used in Hammer and Hand’s passive houses.

Double-Wall Architectural Feature

Guide

Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).

Right – Metal is mechanically fastened at junction

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Unvented Attic Insulation

Guide

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Custom Home, Downers Grove, Illinois

Case Study

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Downers Grove IL that scored HERS 35 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NM

Case Study

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 55 without PV and 15 with PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York

Case Study

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Ithaca, NY, that scored HERS 50 without PV.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, Florida

Case Study

Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.

A second layer of rigid insulation is installed over the 2 in. by 4 in. retaining strip

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Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase

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This three-stud corner was constructed to allow more insulation in the corner

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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

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All About Larsen Trusses

Reference

Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.

Encapsulated Ducts

Guide

Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.