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Completely passive buildings are a thing: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house Though generally one gets
by throw0101a 6y ago
Completely passive buildings are a thing:
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house
Though generally one gets to a point of diminishing returns. It's probably better to get to a certain efficiency point, and then throw some solar/PV panels on the roof and become 'net zero', producing the electricity you need on-site:
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-energy_building https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-energy_building
Residentially, you can built a 5000 square foot (500 sq. m) home that needs only 1500W (1.5 kW)—basically a hair dyer—to heat/cool:
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vul4vMFdkA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vul4vMFdkA
Using an HRV/ERV with an air filter per ASHRAE 62.1 and 62.2 gives you very good air quality.