What is a Passive House?

This definition is taken from the Passive House Institute US web page.

"A Passive House is a very well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by passive solar gain and by internal gains from people, electrical equipment, etc. Energy losses are minimized. Any remaining heat demand is provided by an extremely small source. Avoidance of heat gain through shading and window orientation also helps to limit any cooling load, which is similarly minimized. An energy recovery ventilator provides a constant, balanced fresh air supply. The result is an impressive system that not only saves up to 90% of space heating costs, but also provides a uniquely terrific indoor air quality."

Products for Building

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The Old Mill Reclamation Company
This is who we purchased the wood floors material from:
Shiloh Rideout
14624 NW Cornelius Pass Rd.
Portland, OR 97231
971-404-6253
shiloh@oldmillreclamation.com


Western Pacific Building Materials
Doors, wood, windows
2805 NW 31st Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
503-224-9142


Performance Building Products, Inc.
Garage doors
PO Box 65039
Vancouver, WA. 98665
360-694-2338


The Parr Company
Lumber
Portland, OR 97208
503-614-2500


Great Northwest Gutters
19975 SW Cipole Rd. 
Portland,OR 97140
503-925-1035


S & W Underground, Inc.
33611 SE Carpenter Ln.
Gresham, OR. 97080
503-663-9756
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