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RydePassiveHouse
May 10, 20244 min read
Do You Have to Keep Your Windows Closed?
I have found that I don't need to open my windows and can choose. There are benefits to keeping windows closed.
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RydePassiveHouse
Oct 2, 20233 min read
A Sydney Autumn and Winter 2023 in a Certified Passive House
Perhaps not surprisingly, the house performed very well in the cooler months of autumn and winter. I have a low tolerance for being cold...
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RydePassiveHouse
Jul 4, 20232 min read
Our Autumn 2023 Power Bill and Energy Use
This was our second power bill and it covered the period from 21/03/2023 – 19/06/2023. The bill was $181.50. The net cost of grid power...
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RydePassiveHouse
Jun 7, 20233 min read
A Sydney Summer in a Certified Passive House
Our first experience of living in a passive house was in the heat of summer 2022-23. I include March in this because it was unseasonably...
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RydePassiveHouse
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Our Summer 2022-2023 Power Bill and Energy Use
Our first quarterly power bill was $99.95 (inc.GST). It was for the period from 21 December 2022 to 20 March 2023 . The net cost of grid...
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RydePassiveHouse
Jun 9, 20221 min read
The Additional Cost of Building to the Passive House Standard
An answer to the question, how much did it cost to upgrade to a certified passive house?
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RydePassiveHouse
May 23, 20222 min read
The Heat Recovery Ventilation System
A brief overview of HRVS and who we dealt with for our Zehnder unit.
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RydePassiveHouse
May 10, 20222 min read
What Part Did the Passive House Consultant Play?
Getting it right at the planning stage is important for the performance and success of your certified passive house.
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RydePassiveHouse
May 8, 20222 min read
Choosing Passive House Windows and Doors
Windows and doors are an aesthetic element of a certified passive house but they are also a critical part of the building fabric.
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RydePassiveHouse
May 7, 20222 min read
How Did We Get Here?
A very basic outline of the process
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