Do you have a recommendation on what model of heat pump? Thank you for these videos!

writing this one down - 90% of it is just like a conventional home; you're really only paying extra for those thicker walls and some high-performance windows!

Paul, do you incorporate larger patio door styles into your designs, or do you typically avoid using bigger openings like those?

Incorrect in my opinion. You can’t equate this awkward ,elevated ,difficult to access storage space with additional square footage in the home. 🇨🇦

think big, go small, build passive ✌ cheers to that man. Im learning a ton and spreading the message along the way

Great video! A high-performance window is only as effective as its installation!

"we're going to use gov't to force people to build homes that require more money to comply with the rights-violating building code, and all kinds of regulations that make building difficult and costly" *Later "Why are homes more expensive?!"

10x12 for a master is way too small

Seriously, you literally made a video trashing the guys house? Do you have nothing better to do?

Two ekobuilt videos just before bed time? It’s gonna be a good night!

hubers zip system is a really amazing product!

Appreciate the take on my video, but a few things to call out. I did mention one of the big reasons why my house was so much more expensive. What I said was, "It’s difficult to nail that down specifically, though, because of when we built it. It just so happened to be during the initial surge in pricing that we saw in response to the pandemic. Bad timing." I think that's the largest culprit of the difference. Second is I think you misunderstood my ERV issue. I didn't adjust my ERV fan to make up for my issue, but my HVAC fan (my ERV has always run 24/7 at a low level). My ERV is doubled up with the HVAC ductwork that feeds the conditioned air into the rooms (the ERV has dedicated ductwork for exhausting though). There were a few rooms that were struggling with CO2 levels because of the lack of dedicated ERV exhaust, so I set my HVAC fan to continuous as well. Basically, it's a downside for how my setup was configured and my house's specific layout. And finally, I'm frustrated at myself that it came across like I was saying passive homes are expensive ... because that's definitely not what I wanted to imply. There's so many ways to build highly efficient homes that are way above code standard for very little extra cost. It's a no-brainer in my book.

bullshit

So what happens, in a number of years, when the earth rotates on its axis changing the sun’s light trajectory?

Exactly. It will make more room for the millionaire class to build multiple large estates with game preserves. Let's take it all the way back to Medieval times! Thatch roofed huts for the dirty peasants!That is my evil inner voice speaking. We should build smart, smaller, and more eco-friendly, but not because we are being forced to.

Is that a double stud wall with OSB in the middle? How do you patch the hole?

Build prices aren’t up. You guys are building houses out of cardboard.

reducing the surface area to volume ratio for air tightness was a gem! Writing that one down! Also, that laundry chute is a cool feature

Turn on Closed Captions to see any extra notes on the Video!

Do you ever work with integrated blind systems? Another great video😁

Energy efficiency and comfort need to be a priority of every build. A quality construction will save energy and save money on utilities in the long run.

Since a passive home is so efficient in retaining heat, wouldn't a wood burning stove be an excessive amount of heat for the area it's located in, & provide little heat to other areas of the home? How would you circulate this additional heat?

You’ve almost taken the Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie series identical, floorplan designs

So cool - Never even considered heating your home like that!

My wife says I'm passive. This is the right home for us.

All homes should be built to accommodate the elderly and disabled. This will be better for everyone. Large wide doorways and hallways make using a cane, walker or wheel chair much easier. Bathrooms or wet rooms need to have flat floors and no shower hump or pan. A flat floor allows for easy access and drains need to provided. Easy to use lever door and faucet handles are easier for the elderly to grip and open. Main floors should include a master bedroom, restroom, shower, laundry and wide walk in closet with few steps to enter. Homes should be designed with aging in place in mind.

New homes should come with solar panels, a rain water collection system and an electric vehicle charger in the garage.

All new buildings should be designed with large roof overhangs. The large overhang provides beauty and protection from the sun, rain and wind. Protection of the doors, windows and siding make for a more durable and comfortable home.

Tight houses have higher radon concentrations

What are your thoughts on wood heat in places with not enough sun in the winter to power a heat pump consistently.

Is the soundproofing between interior rooms in such a house slightly less than zero?

Awesome

What is your heat source and what climate zone do you live in? Love your home!

BTW, I asked the Gemini AI on my phone this question: I need to fill a 1 cubic meter box with cellulose fibers to a density of 3.5 lbs per cubic foot. The cellulose comes in bags holding 25 lbs. how many bags are needed? 1. Convert desired density to kg/m³: * 3.5 lbs/ft³ * (0.453592 kg/lb) / (0.3048 m/ft)³ = 56.06 kg/m³ 2. Calculate total mass of cellulose needed: * 1 m³ * 56.06 kg/m³ = 56.06 kg 3. Calculate the number of bags needed: * 56.06 kg / (25 lbs/bag * 0.453592 kg/lb) = 4.95 bags Therefore, you'll need approximately 5 bags of cellulose to fill the 1 cubic meter box. We're doomed!😱

Canada is metric, right? How come you're not using 56 kg per cubic meter? 😂 Here is a funny SNL skit about the origin of the US using imperial units. Happy New Year! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrUl4l7Ysusoc0si=CPKeh1BbaqdwZMmq

So at my on grid house I spend 3-500/month on heat and elec. So yearly like 4000. you have to spend 1 hour per day cleaning the solar. On the roof slipping around in winter clearing feet of snow. So no it's a huge hassle and I've had to set up a hydro turbine to actually make enough power, not to mention weeks of overcast where I get like 10% of the sun from a sunny day. If I relied on it we'd be frozen solid.

I have solar in Canada, you can't heat with it.

I toured the house in Dunrobin last February. It was a sunny -28C on that day and they had the kitchen window open to maintain comfort. The house was very toasty warm at 1pm.

How much did this one cost? Estimates are okay

Anything less it ain't passive. Got it our next house will be Passive.

What would the cost of this model be completed by chance ?

So true the way of the future i believe

Is that the Calabogie place?

Is the styrofoam encased in concrete or does it have any direct contact with the ground? Is microplastic leaching a concern?

I guess it confuses me about the windows I live in michigan and I only can think of a handful of days every winter of actual sunny days.

Hello, I have watched several of you videos, they are informative. I was wondering about the product on the outside of your houses. I prefer low/ no maitencae exteriors, but some of these look like wood siding and that would require repeated staining? Also where does the cellulose come from? Finally are there any Canadian manufacturers for passive house quality windows? Thank you.

Need to explain that there is a fresh air intake to maintain that airtightness

Congratulations. Where will you put it? Move it often?

What's the COP at -30C?

Would be good to explain that the combustion air cones from outside.