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The passive house trend is booming (www.yahoo.com)
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Quote: " It's "designed to be as energy efficient as possible, typically with top-notch insulation and a perfect seal that prevents outside air from penetrating the home"

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

You have to vent your house. Indoor pollution is often much higher and much more toxic than people imagine.

[–] [email protected] 38 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Usually passive houses come with some sort of air exchanger system. Fresh air with minimal efficiency impact.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 4 days ago

Yes, there are devices that allow one to exchange air, while scavenging heat, so there is very little loss. Couple that with decent air filtration HEPA, etc, and you can maintain your indoor air quality.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago

That would make sense.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 4 days ago

Passive House has a minimum ventilation rate of 0.3 ACH, but minimum code requirements can also come into play. Ventilation for health and hygiene is very much a consideration of the standard.