I know it is taken as true that HRVs are the ne-plus-ultra in passivehaus design. But are they really necessary? Is some of it propaganda that all superinsulated houses need it? Before you get mad at me read this article and decide.
Are HRVs Cost-Effective? | GreenBuildingAdvisor.com
When you read it one should also interpret expense as "time to construct". Our time is worth something, even for us DIYers.