man and woman looking at architectural house model

An energy-efficient building standard, Passive House design reduces a home’s energy use by more than 70% and reduces the house’s carbon footprint by more than 60%. As a result, passive homeowners have lower energy bills — with no sacrifice to their comfort. Interested in learning more?

The following infographic from The Zebra highlights passive house design benefits, its typical features, and a few tips to consider before you build your own.

Passive House Infographic
Image source: The Zebra



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