How Brooklynites are Cutting Energy Costs: Brownstoner

As winter gets closer, smaller renovations can make a big difference to improve energy performance, lower heating costs, and even create healthier living conditions.

We recently sat down with Barbara Peck of Brownstoner to discuss the how and why our clients use Passive House measures to lower their energy costs.

Michael Ingui explains some of the strategies we commonly use in our projects – from investment into rigid insulation above roof joists during roof replacement to checking for air leaks and installing Passive House windows to incorporating solar.

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How Brooklynites Are Cutting Energy Costs

By now you’ve probably heard about the Passive House movement. Essentially, it’s a design standard focused on maximizing the energy-saving capacity of your home through a series of interventions.

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