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Net Zero? Why and How
Our last post covered what “Net Zero” means and whether a Net Zero house is on- or off-the-grid. So why is Net Zero such a good idea? And what does it take to achieve it? The “why” is easy: Net-zero...
Posted by on July 17, 2012 | Categories: energy efficiency | No comment
Are Net Zero houses on- or off-grid?
And what does Net Zero even mean? A Net Zero house is one that generates the same amount of energy it consumes, through renewable sources like sun, wind or water. For example, at Clarum Homes, we can tile...
Posted by on July 3, 2012 | Categories: energy efficiency | 1 Comment
Super Insulated Panel (SIP) Roofing System at the Palo Alto Passive Home Project
Green energy expert Sean Miskelley from Clarum Homes explains the use of the Structurally Insulated Panel (SIP) Roofing System in the Palo Alto Passive home. These panels are 12? thick, giving the roof...
Posted by on May 7, 2012 | Categories: Palo Alto, passive home | No comment
Indoor Air Quality: The Health Benefits in a Passive Home
Do you have indoor air pollution? What is that chemical smell? Why am I sneezing, feeling dizzy, or coughing in my brand new home or office? Why is my child’s asthma getting worse? It could be the new carpet,...
Posted by on April 12, 2012 | Categories: custom homes, guidebook | No comment
Weatherizing Homes with Biobased Spray Insulation
Insulation improves energy efficiency Often clients come to us with a home that's already designed. They ask us to help them improve a home's air tightness and thermal envelope. One straightforward solution...
Posted by on March 23, 2012 | Categories: energy efficiency, high performance homes | 1 Comment
Clarum Homes Mission & Vision Video
In this video, passive home experts John Suppes and Sean Misskelley discuss the Clarum Homes mission and vision of building comfortable high-performance passive homes. If you look at the average...
Posted by on February 6, 2012 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | 1 Comment
Passive Homes: What is it like to live in a passive home?
Clarum Homes Owner John Suppes and Director of Construction Sean Misskelley discuss building and living in passive homes. We build passive homes for their sound ethics, aesthetic beauty, internal comfort...
Posted by on January 30, 2012 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | No comment
Passive Home Brochure
What is Passive? “The rigorous standard for energy efficiency in building that requires little energy for space heating or cooling, reducing ecological footprint.” Passive is healthy The passive...
Posted by on January 11, 2012 | Categories: passive home | No comment
Solar Thermal System Results in 80% Less Energy Use!
Sean Misskelley from Clarum Homes talks about the solar thermal system in the Menlo Passive Home Project. The house is equipped with a 3-panel 120-gallon Velux solar thermal system with a high-efficiency...
Posted by on October 17, 2011 | Categories: energy efficiency, passive home | 1 Comment
Solar Photovoltaic Electrical System in a Passive Home
Energy and Green Building Expert John Suppes of Clarum Homes explains the Photovoltaic Electrical System at the Menlo Passive Home Project. We installed a 4-kilowatt Sharp Solar Panel Package System...
Posted by on October 13, 2011 | Categories: energy efficiency, passive home | No comment
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