A new chapter for Emu is on the horizon. Here’s a message from our Chief Emu: It is with a heavy yet hopeful heart that I am announcing my resignation as Emu CEO, effective March 15th. I will be handing… Read More An announcement from Emu CEO, Mariana Pickering The post An announcement from Emu CEO, Mariana Pickering appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This holds true for building science details as well. As best-practice research from Passive construction standards is making its way into mainstream building codes, there are some simple (yet elusive) mentality shifts… Read More Which is worse, metal through-wall flashing or a big ‘ole insulation gap? The post Which is worse, metal through-wall flashing or a big ‘ole insulation gap? appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

I’m really impressed by the progress made by David Karon with Karon Custom Build in his home Passive House remodel..Mariana and I had a chance to tour it today after the Passive House builder training in Bozeman..David Karon has been… Read More Pilot Update: Livingston EnerPHit with Karon Custom Build The post Pilot Update: Livingston EnerPHit with Karon Custom Build appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

This game is fun, let’s try it again!.What do you see here?.Just walking down the streets of Bozeman, MT, with @emumariana before our Passive House Builder Workshop starts tomorrow..These photos will also end up in the next update of our… Read More More Jobsite Wondering – Commercial The post More Jobsite Wondering – Commercial appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

What do you see here? We just got to Bozeman MT for a week of Passive House Builder workshop. On my stroll to downtown, I came across this jobsite. They have 2″ exterior insulation, and triple pane windows. In terms… Read More Saturday Stroll & Jobsite Inspection The post Saturday Stroll & Jobsite Inspection appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

This is one of those cases where the label performance should not be taken at face value: U-value of glass units – if the glass is meant to be installed horizontal or with a tilt angle. The analysis shown here… Read More Underperformance Of Tilted Glass Units The post Underperformance Of Tilted Glass Units appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

Do you use the terms “demand” and “load” interchangeably? Well… stop. ? There is a subtle yet important difference, and the closer you get to Passive House level the more it matters! Join Emu Mariana for this week’s Monday B.S.… Read More Energy Demand vs Load in Passive House | Monday BS The post Energy Demand vs Load in Passive House | Monday BS appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

Hey architects and designers! Do you want a good Passive House builder to work with you? Give ’em a hand, then. Here are the Top 3 things we hear over and over again from builder alumni from our course for… Read More 3 Passive House Tips from Builders to Architects | Monday BS The post 3 Passive House Tips from Builders to Architects | Monday BS appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

A common misconception, especially in the world of sustainable or “green” building, is the impact of thermal mass vs thermal insulation. A lot of this confusion comes from well meaning design movements like “Passive Solar” and earthships. Often, in single-family… Read More The impact of thermal mass vs insulation | Monday BS The post The impact of thermal mass vs insulation | Monday BS appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more

Xcel Energy has announced a tiered incentive package designed to encourage families who were affected by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County Colorado, to consider rebuilding to a higher standard than baseline building code. Those who pursue Passive House certification… Read More Xcel announces historic incentive package for Passive House rebuilds in the Marshall Fire area The post Xcel announces historic incentive package for Passive House rebuilds in the Marshall Fire area appeared first on Emu Passive ..read more