Switching from Gas or Propane to a Heat Pump
If your home is heated by a gas furnace or propane, switching to a heat pump will save you money and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Category Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
Geothermal vs. Air Source Heat Pump
Geothermal is better known, but an air source heat pump is what your house needs. Find out more.
Wildfires, Air Quality & Your Home
A passive house has many super powers, among them exceptional air quality. This matters more than ever!
A Woodstove as Primary Heat Source
Have you considered using a wood stove as your primary heat source in your passive home? You can, but here's what you need to know.
Air Source Heat Pumps & Your Home
You've heard that a passive home doesn't need a furnace, so what's the deal with air source heat pumps?
Site Placement for a Passive House
You've heard again and again that south-facing is the optimal orientation for a passive home. What if this isn't possible?
Insulation in a Passive Home
A passive home is often likened to a thermos due to its highly insulated nature. Find out about the insulation we use in our homes.
Radon and Your Home’s Safety
Radon is known for being invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Why do you need to be aware of it?
Hotter weather and a passive house
A passive home is built to be resilient. This includes heat resilience.
ERV Post Follow Up
We answer your questions about energy recovery ventilators!
Pre-certified Passive Components: ERV
EkoBuilt's ERV of choice makes building your passive house that much easier.
Insulation in a Passive House
One of the keys to the super low energy footprint of a Passive House is abundant insulation. But not just any insulation will do.