Superinsulated

 

"...an approach to building design, construction, and retrofitting that dramatically reduces heat loss (and gain) by using much higher levels of insulation and airtightness than normal."  (source)

2:00 to 4:15

0:00 to 2:00, 4:00 to 5:15

 
  1. typically R40 walls & R60 roof with insulation continuity everywhere
  2. airtight construction
  3. much smaller heating system
  4. HVAC → heat recovery or energy-recovery Ventilation
  5. no large windows facing any particular direction
  6. low cost
  7. passive / simple / robust
  8. healthy

 


source
source

  

 

Mold

 

 

WUFI ORNL 5.2

 

    

Building Science Corporation

 

 

Double Stud


source

 

 

REMOTE / PERSIST

 

 

Larsen Trusses

 

 

Strawbale

 

 

Cordwood