Passive House is a modern building approach that reduces energy consumption by 80-90% compared to conventional homes through super-insulated walls, strategically placed windows, and internal heat gains. It maintains a comfortable indoor temperature of 68-72 degrees year-round regardless of outside weather. A survey found that drafts and poor insulation cause physical and emotional discomfort in many homes, with 40% of people spending $1,000-$3,000 to heat their homes in winter and over 40% of homeowners experiencing disagreements over heating costs.

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“Common in many European
countries, Passive House takes
advantage of super-insulated walls,
internal heat gains and the sun
coming through well-situated
windows to produce the highest
level of interior comfort available in
a building today. Regardless of the
weather outside, this modern
approach to building reduces
energy consumption 80 to 90
percent compared to a conventional
home, and maintains a comfortable
68-72 degrees indoor all
year-round.”
PASSIVE HOUSE is the Solution
SURVEYED COMFORT
Drafts and Poor Insulation Create Both Discomfort and Familial Strife
281people
70%
67%
40%
43%
$1000 - 3000
Living in detached homes,
townhouses and row homes in areas
that experience a winter season
completed the survey.
What factors are responsible when
homes feel uncomfortable in the
winter months?
What steps are taken to stay
comfortable in homes other than
turning up the thermostat?
How much does it cost to heat our
homes throughout the winter
(October - March)?
How regularly does balancing
heating costs with keeping home
warm during cold months cause
disagreements with a spouse,
partner, roommate(s) or children
living in home?
On average, 40% of
people spend between
$1000 and $3000 to heat
their homes throughout the
winter.
Report that some or
all walls in homes are
cold to touch.
Of homeowners say that
deciding how to keep their
home comfortable during
the winter have caused
disagreements between
family or roommates.
This is not just causing
physical discomfort but
emotional discomfort as
well.
Report that rooms are
avoided or unused
because they are
uncomfortably cold.
RESULTS
WHY ARE WE
UNCOMFORTABLE?
FAMILIAL
STRIFE
HOW DO WE STAY
WARM?
HOW MUCH IS IT
COSTING US?
51%
50%
42%
37%
13%
7%
58%
39%
35%
27%
13%
3%
7%
31%
25%
21%
8%
4%
Drafty Openings
Poor Insulation
Old Home
Heating Cost
Old Heating System
Need System Maintenance
Blankets/Outerwear
Fireplace/Stove
Space Heaters
Stay in warm rooms
Heated Floors/Other
Blankets/Outerwear1
2
3
Fireplaces/Stoves
Space Heaters
Drafty Openings1
2
3
Poor Insulation
Old Home
Continuously
Frequently
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Self-Debate
No Self-Debate
5%
15%
17%
17%
20%
20%
4%
2%
Less than $200
$200 - 400
$600 - 800
$800 - 1000
$1000 - 1500
$1500 - 3000
$3000 - 4500
$4500+
$4500+
$3000-4500
$1500-3000
$1000-1500
$800-1000
$600-800
$200-400
<$200