Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 25, 20213 minWHAT IS NET ZERO? HOW DOES IT APPLY TO HOUSES?What is Net Zero? Can a house achieve Net Zero? Defining Net Zero and applicable standards, e.g. Passive House, and remaining challenges.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 11, 20214 minDOES A HEAT PUMP COUNT AS RENEWABLE ENERGY?Heat pumps are highly efficient, but are they considered renewable energy? No but they are still a great choice in modern home construction
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMay 9, 20214 minRENEWABLES VS ENERGY SAVINGS - WHICH IS MORE SUSTAINABLE?Prioritizing energy efficiency & energy savings is key to becoming more sustainable. Also, what is sustainability and how can you get there
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagApr 22, 20214 minEARTH DAY: TOP TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY AT HOMETop energy savings tips for Earth Day, the main energy consumers in your house and how to address them.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagFeb 14, 20217 minTOP 10 HOME BUILDING TRENDS FOR 2021 Describing the 2021 home building trends in residential architecture and design. What is today's homeowner looking for in a new home build?
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJan 24, 20219 minOUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE THROUGH BIOPHILIC DESIGNUsing biophilic design to connect with nature for the most comfortable home. Principles, do's and don'ts, and the sustainability aspect
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagDec 20, 20207 minTAPPING INTO THE GROUND: EXPLORING GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMSExploring the system design, benefits and drawbacks of geothermal heat pump systems (ground source heat pump) for residential projects
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagNov 29, 20204 minWHAT DOES AN ECO-FRIENDLY, GREEN, SUSTAINABLE PASSIVE HOUSE LOOK LIKE?Existing energy-efficient houses show that these types of homes don't lack in style or architectural features.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagNov 15, 20208 minDOES IT MAKE SENSE TO INSTALL A SOLAR SYSTEM?A look at the whole solar PV system architecture, the return on investment, and our pros and cons
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagSep 29, 20204 minECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN IS BASED ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY THAT PROMOTES PASSIVE HOUSEThe recent government plans on economic recovery are based on climate action and energy efficiency that promote passive house principles.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagAug 31, 20204 minEnerPHit vs PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATIONComparison between the EnerPHit and Passive House certification criteria, including similarities and differences and why they're both valid
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagAug 23, 20204 minPASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION CLASSESA summary of passive house certifications and classes, covering passive house, EnerPHit, Low Energy Building in classic, plus and premium
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 19, 202010 minSUSTAINABLE BUILDING STANDARDSAn overview of sustainable buildings standards, from building code, EnerGuide and Energy Star to LEED, Passive House and others
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 11, 20207 minPASSIVE HOUSE IS THE FUTURESummary of Passive House benefits for cost savings, living comfort and sustainability, making this standard more relevant in years to come