TIL about “passive houses,” building that are airtight and require barely any energy to heat or cool - eviltoast
  • reddig33@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Do the windows not open? Sounds like a good candidate for “sick building syndrome”.

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      1 year ago

      Most passive houses I’ve seen have windows that open, but they are typically double/triple glazed (depending on climate) and are casement style instead of the more typical (and inefficient) double hung. They also typically feature a ventilation system to manage air movement precisely to prevent the issues you’re concerned about.

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      1 year ago

      According to the article the windows do open.

      And of course they do. The building is designed to be well insulated, not to make you comfortable.

      If the owner wants to let air in or out, of course they should be allowed to do that.

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        1 year ago

        You never know. A lot of modern buildings (at least in the US) do not have windows that open. It’s a pet peeve of mine. Modern public school buildings are particularly poorly designed in this regard.