The First Passive House…
in New York state, that is. Oh and guess what, it is for sale. With that said the information that it is being raised on Millbrook Road in Claverack surrounded by 6 acres is needed.
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The first thought upon hearing the name is-what is it?!?! Images of people being eaten by lions while the house sits idly by flash through my mind. Yes, I know, I do have an active imagination. Banishing those ghastly daydreams, the central theme of the passive house comes into view-energy conservation. To the tune of 90%. The house is well-insulated. In fact, it is air tight. A mechanical air filter exchanger is working constantly to move fresh air throughout the house. This same system allows the new air to be heated or cooled at will, bringing down the energy bills.
Now, I always thought most homes were supposed to be airtight except for older farmhouses and house trailers. Perhaps my standards are a bit higher than most builders, of even recent vintage.
300 Watts heating per person can be delivered by a fresh air heating system. I would be interested in hearing more about a passive home. Is sounds fun to live in. Why? You don’t have to worry about the heating or cooling bills. The house takes care of itself. Hooray!
