USGBC Virginia First Passive House in Virginia: Ten years in
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1 GBCI and AIA CEU pending
Tour the first Passive House in Virginia with the General Contractor and Owner as they explain the intentions going into the project and lessons learned. Lankford Passive House has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and about 2,250 square feet.
The green home has triple-pane Serious Windows 725 Series, double-stud wall framing, FSC-certified framing lumber and plywood, structural insulated sheathing with taped seams, a hybrid wall with nine inches of Agribalance open cell spray foam and cellulose insulation, a roof with Agribalance open cell spray foam and two inches of closed cell roof foam, a white roof, and an exterior with stucco and Western Red Cedar.
The home includes several other green elements, including a 1,100-gallon rainwater harvesting system, locally-sourced slate, regionally-sourced red oak floors with a water-based low-VOC finish, and building finishes from cherry and locust trees harvested on the site.
Organizer USGBC Virginia
Organizer of USGBC Virginia First Passive House in Virginia: Ten years in
USGBC Virginia's mission is to advocate and educate for sustainable buildings and communities. With branches in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke, our members are a diverse group that includes architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and building owners and occupants.
Since 2005, we have pursued a vision of a community where efficient, healthy buildings save resources and costs, and are better places to live, learn, work, and play. We work toward our mission and vision by hosting educational and social events, helping our members stay informed of green building news and developments, and organizing community initiatives like our Connect the Dots green schools challenge.
