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Passive House video — Episode 3
In “Superinsulated Slab,” the third episode in a series of videos on Passivhaus construction, the crew installs 10 inches of rigid foam. After the concrete was placed, more rigid foam was installed above the slab. The finished floor assembly is rated at R-50.
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Video: New Passivhaus Products
Katrin Klingenberg, founder of the Passive House Institute U.S., tours the trade-show floor at the BuildingEnergy 14 conference, pointing out her favorite windows, heat pumps, diagnostic tools, and more
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Stump the Energy Nerd 2014, Part 2
On Day 2 of NESEA's Building Energy 14 conference, Martin Holladay returned to the trade show stage for a second round of Stump the Energy Nerd
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BuildingEnergy 2014: Stump the Energy Nerd, Part 1
Stump the Energy Nerd: In his presentation at NESEA's Building Energy 14 conference, Martin Holladay combined entertainment with education
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Passive House video — Episode 2
Watch “Airtight Mudsills,” the second episode in a series of videos on the theory, design, and construction of a Passive House in Falmouth, Massachusetts
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Passive House Video — Episode 1
Watch “Passive House Design,” the first episode in a 5-part video series on the theory, design, and construction of a Passive House. To see the entire series, click here to become a GBA Prime member.
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Video: Stump the Energy Nerd 2013, Part 1
Stump the Energy Nerd: In his presentation at NESEA's Building Energy 13 conference, Martin Holladay combined entertainment with education
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Video: Dense-packed cellulose
How to install dense-packed cellulose insulation in walls: Two representatives from National Fiber, Bill Hulstrunk and Chris White, share their dense-packing tips
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Video: Duct Sealing and Leak Testing
Duct sealing and duct leakage testing: Two experts from Conservation Services Group, Eric Wilder and Will D’Arrigo, explain how to seal duct seams with mastic and how to use a Duct Blaster to test duct tightness