Unity College’s TerraHaus on The Green Building Advisor
The TerraHaus was recently featured on the Green Building Adviser in a well written article by Richard Defendorf. The article describes the strict energy requirements of the Passive House standard, as well as the design and the construction necessities to achieve certification. In addition to describing the Passive House energy efficiency requirements, Mr. Defendorf also articulated the other design features of the building:
- 1. Careful attention to acoustical separation to provide privacy in bedrooms and bathrooms
- 2. Open design for the kitchen, dining area, and living area
- 3. Generous mudroom space with “cubbies” for outdoor gear
- 4. Use of white paint and large windows to increase the feeling of spaciousness
- 5. Separated shower and toilet facilities for efficient privacy
- 6. Individual thermostats in each bedroom
- 7. Good connection to outdoor spaces
To read more: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/green-building-news/unity-college-s-terrahaus-debut And you can read more blog posts about TerraHaus here.
