Passivworks Founder, Rick Milburn, sat on the panel of experts at the North American Passive House Conference in San Francisco this last weekend discussing the topic of air tightness in a home and it’s importance with energy efficiency. The Passive House Alliance is now 16 chapters strong with 7 more in formation all over the […]
Archives for October 2014
Passivworks makes cover of Solar Today magazine
How one project team transformed a 1960’s eyesore into a super-efficient, net-zero-energy home and building America program prototype. Passivworks Historic Oneil Passive house retrofit made the cover of Solar Today Magazine for it’s pioneer energy innovation in California. Read Article below! Click here to read the magazine: http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/20120304#pg1
Integrated Renewables
We integrate renewable technologies into all our passive houses with a goal of net zero.
Innovative Building
Rick Milburn was the first builder in California certified by the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) and is leading the way in many groundbreaking low-energy techniques.
Passive House Construction
This standard has become our baseline for building near-zero, net-zero and carbon-neutral structures in a cost effective manner.
Napa & Sonoma Custom Home Builder
We deliver quality construction while implementing the latest sustainable building practices.