I like much about the Passive house idea.
They make sense in Euro-land, IMHO not so much in USA
Europe has much higher energy cost than USA (for now)
In Europe it is quite common for many generations to have lived in and make payments on the same house.
You don't see this in USA, this next house will be house #6 for me.
Most people here move around more.
It's usually more about the up-front cost (payments) & bling and later, the resale price.
I wouldn't live in my fathers house & my son will never live in my house.
Don't get me wrong, I try hard to be energy efficient, but with an eye on cost.
I over insulate & use good Windows.
In my current house that is selling Friday, basement is ICF's, all the other walls are thick SIP's (7.25" EPS) all brick on outside (no maintenance).
All Windows Have a base of: triple pane, low-e, argon filled.
Six of the large (72" X 48") have a 4th layer of 1/4" storm windows, one decorative window has 6 layers of glass.
BTW, I'm looking for good windows at a good price? Ideas?
I like the Marvin Infinity, but the only local seller stated that they wouldn't install their replacement type windows into a new construction house.
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