Are HRVs really necessary?

Exeric · 12-14-12, 02:45 PM

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.

12-14-12, 02:45 PM	#1
Exeric Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: California Posts: 274 Thanks: 19 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Are HRVs really necessary? 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.