PHPP
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Mechanical and Electrical Systems at the Orchards at Orenco Project
A model for energy-efficient affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest
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A Lesson From the Kranichstein Passive House
Applying optimizing tools can yield some surprising results
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Passivhaus Modeling Software Updated
The new version of the Passive House Planning Package will be released at the North American conference next week
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The Largest Passivhaus Building in the U.S.
The Orchards at Orenco will be a 57-unit affordable housing project near Portland, Oregon
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A New Version of Passivhaus Modeling Software
The latest PHPP software is an improved version using inch-pound units rather than metric units
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New Passivhaus Software Is Out
The latest version of the Passive House Planning Package is said to be suitable for all climates, not just central Europe
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Makin’ WUFI
A sophisticated energy modeling program, WUFI-Passive, provides a new direction for Passivhaus design
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Passivhaus Buildings Don’t Heat Themselves
Experienced HVAC system designers understand that without active heating and cooling systems, Passivhaus buildings can easily be uncomfortable
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Passive House Certification: Looking Under the Hood
PHPP software considers the contribution of a solar hot water system while ignoring the contribution of a PV system
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Energy Modeling Isn’t Very Accurate
Before spending time or money on energy modeling, it’s important to know its limitations