Theresa Passive House
Project Address
Austin, TX
Conditioned Square Footage
2,100 sqft
Number of Bedrooms
3 Beds
Number of Bathrooms
2.0 Baths
Number of Floors Above Grade
1 Floor Above Grade
Home Type
Custom
Climate Zone Temperature
Hot
Climate Zone Humidity
Humid
With PV
HERS Index with PV
3HERS (PV)
Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
$10Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
$1,850Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
30 Year Savings with PV
$74,10030 Year Savings (PV)
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Key Features
Key Features
All-electric home Energy / Heat recovery ventilator Heat pump water heater Photovoltaics Battery storage Triple-pane windows Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Central Manifold Plumbing Design
Additional Details
Additional Details
2A hot-humid
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Testimonials
Video Testimonial
Home owner (or occupant) TestimonyThe project’s airtight envelope and filtration system ensure air quality is excellent; all air entering the home is controlled and filtered, even when outdoor pollution is high. Thus far, the house uses 75% less energy than typical new homes. The Passive House strategies that achieve this – airtight envelope, 2x insulation, careful glazing and shading, optimal HVAC, and a compact floorplan – also keep the interior more comfortable in the most extreme weather events. The structure acts as its own battery, storing cool energy to reduce demand on the grid. During power outages it generates its own power through PV and battery backup.Testimony CitationTrey Farmer, builder, FORGE CRAFT ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
