Touring an Architect's Net Zero Brooklyn Brownstone Retrofit | Passive Pads

Passive Pads is a series that shows Passive House from the homeowner's perspective. This week, we visit the home of NYC-based Passive House Architect, Michael Ingui. Designed with sustainability in mind, this PHI-certified Passive House retrofit features energy-efficient technologies that drastically reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. With its clever use of natural light, superior insulation, and advanced ventilation systems, this home is a masterpiece of modern architecture that not only looks beautiful but is also kind to the environment. Join us as we explore the stunning features of this Brooklyn townhouse, from its sleek design to its high-tech energy-saving systems. We'll take you on a room-by-room tour, showing you how the passive house approach has been integrated into every aspect of the home's design.
Architect: Michael Ingui and Maggie Hummel (project manager), Baxt Ingui Architects
Contractor: Max Michel, M2 Contracting
Passive House Consultant and Mechanical Engineer: Cramer Silkworth, Baukraft Engineering
Insulation Contractor: Kevin Brennan, Brennan Brennan Airtightness and Insulation
Masonry, Structure, Slab, and Finished Brick: LPA Construction
A/V Consultant: Davidson Co.
Armenio Diaz, Estar Painting Corp.
Owen Wilson, CC Willow, Inc.
Donato Plumbing
Supercharged Electric
United Heating and Cooling
Brooklyn Solar Works
Atlantic Stairs
Design Interior Corp.
Roof Masters
Zola Windows and Doors
Mitsubishi, HVAC
Zehnder, ERV
AO Smith, Heat Pump Hot Water Heater
Whirlpool, Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
Siga, Membranes and Tapes
Owens Corning, under slab and above roof rigid insulation
Rockwool, insulation between joists and other areas
Stego
Sto Corp.
Cellulose dense pack insulation
Artistic Tile & Stone
Mondial Tiles
PC Wood floors, installed by Bestwood flooring
Cab Fab Cabinetry
Grand Central Plumbing
AJ Madison Appliances
RAB Lighting
Structural Engineer: D’Huy Engineering
Learn More About Passive House At: www.passivehouseaccelerator.com

[@spektrograf]

Beautiful home! I love that Michael shared some of the technical details that he's proud of. These videos often don't include much of that, so more please! …also, love the material reuse!

[@dalenbickenbach9533]

Great, and wonderful to have you start this series. Beautiful home. Having architects/designers agree is more unusual than usual. Thanks for your investment in the future.

[@grahamirwin1949]

This just made me happy. Seeing your amazing work, your beautiful house, and the love and joy you share with your wife was the highlight of my day. Thank you!

[@ThomasMuscat]

Beautiful home! Really nice video.

[@mistervoo]

I didn't think passive was possible in Brooklyn. You've proved me wrong

[@alexwitek1025]

Passive is THRIVING in Brooklyn. Stay tuned to learn more :)

[@miles5600]

@@alexwitek1025since when are passive homes a real thing in the US? Has it become popular in the last 3 years or so?

[@TheNataliacoto]

Beautifully done !

[@paulkarr1396]

Very nice! I love the openness and daylight you achieved in such a narrow space. How do you deal with kitchen smoke, odors, & airborne grease without an exhaust hood? Code let you omit that? And that stair with the hand-carved rail! Sweet!

[@charynr196]

Very interesting info esp about the water heating. Would love to learn more. Thank you for sharing. What type of tree is that in the kitchen area by the way?

[@josephsweeney9639]

Great video. Beautiful house, but I would love to lnow more about the process of insulating and making the house air tight. I own a very not air tight brownstone in BK.

[@acelakid94]

What brand is that induction cooktop? It looks like it’s a slide in range, but I’ve never seen one designed like that. I love the way the glass sits over the countertop.

[@acelakid94]

Finally found it, but they don't make this model anymore. For anyone else wondering, its the Samsung NE58K9560WS. The only other range I found with glass top able to sit over the counter top was a Bosch, but it wasn't as nice looking as this one. :(