Open House This Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014

We are once more participating in the annual 2014 International Passive House Days. See Wisconsin’s first certified Passive House, which to date is one of very few energy-positive homes in the country. Beyond its US and German Passive House certifications, the Passive House in the Woods received GreenStar Gold certification, as well as Green Builder’s 2011 Best Technical Achievement Award.

Open House November 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM
• Guided tour with designer Tim Eian at 10:15 AM
• Stay for Q&A and networking

Address
908 Kirkwood Way North
Town of Hudson, WI 54016

Highlights
• Passive House solar design
• Certified Passive House, PHIUS+ and GreenStar Gold
• Photovoltaic and solar thermal renewable energy systems
• Modern custom design, compact floorpan layout
• Sustainable and durable construction
• Rooftop terrace and green roof
• Green building materials
• Extensive gardening
• German-made Optiwin windows and motorized exterior sunshades
• Heat-recovery ventilation system with earthloop preheater
• Passionate design team and home owner

Project Overview

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2013 Passive House Days

Please Join Us For The 2013 International Passive House Days

TE Studio is a co-founder and proud supporter of the local Passive House Alliance chapter.  Please join us for an opportunity to learn about and experience Passive House—the World’s most comfortable and energy effcient building standard.
Three of our designs will be open to the public on November 9 and 10, 2013.

Passive House in the Woods, Konkol Residence
Wisconsin’s first certified Passive House; net-energy positive energy performance

Open November 9 from 9 to 11:30AM.

908 Kirkwood Way North
Town of Hudson, WI 54016

Project Overview

MinnePHit House, Brazelton Residence
The first certified Passive House retrofit (EnerPHit) in a cold-climate

Open November 9 from 2 to 4 PM

5605 Bloomington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55417

Project Overview

Northfield Passive House Farm

Open November 10 from 10:30 AM to Noon.

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Open House This Weekend

2012 International Passive House Days

The Passive House in the Woods in Hudson, WI will be open to the public this Sunday, November 11th, from 10.45 AM to Noon for a tour with homeowner Gary Konkol and Passive House Designer Tim Eian. Tim will be offering insights into the performance of the home in its first two years of operation. 908 Kirkwood Way North, Hudson, WI 54016. We look forward to seeing you.

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Join us for the 2011 Passive House Days

We are once again participating in the International Passive House Days event in November. This year marks the first anniversary of occupancy in the home and the 8th international event, as well as the 20th anniversary of the Passive House building energy standard.

Join us for two events this weekend to experience Passive House.

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL

SUNDAY TOUR

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Save the Date

The 8th international Passive House Days are coming up in November. Once again, the gracious homeowner of the Passive House in the Woods is allowing us to open it up to the public. Join us on November 11 and 13 for two distinctive events.

11/11/11: 6.30-9.00 pm: Friday Night Social: One year in the Passive House, a guided tour, meet the designers, and social gathering.

11/13/11: 10.45-Noon: Public Tour

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Private Tour on July 8

We are offering a private tour of the Passive House on July 8th. If you are interested to experience this home in person and would like to hear Tim Eian give you a personal tour, please send us an email or give us a call at 612-246-4670. RSVP only.

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PHitW Experience Report Lecture this Week

On Wednesday, I will share the stage with Gary Konkol to share our experience with the project as part of their EarthWeek event: 4/20/11;  10 – 11am; North Hennepin Community College. Link

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Student Tour

We are welcoming students from the University of Minnesota this weekend for a tour and lecture at the Passive House in the Woods. Unfortunately, the event is not open to the public but we hope to offer public viewings again some time this year. Stay tuned.

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Upcoming NHCC Lecture – Save the Date

North Hennepin Community College invited me to share the stage with Dr. Konkol—the owner of the Passive House in the Woods. Dr. Konkol and I will be discussing our experience with the Passive House project, and inform and educate young people to consider energy efficient housing as they begin planning for their own projects.

As part of the same event at NHCC, Will Steger is presenting as a keynote speaker on Monday, April 18. He will be speaking on his polar experiences and on energy efficient housing. We’ll be able to tie into his lecture with Dr. Konkol’s house.

Please save the date: April 20, 2011 from 10 – 11 AM at North Hennepin Community College. Details to follow.

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