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Does a Passive House cost significantly more than a typical house?

April 26, 2017COST House passive significantly

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Does a Passive House cost significantly more than a typical house?

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• A “typical” house is hard to define, however the biggest factor affecting the cost of construction of any home is the design. If the goal is to construct a Passive House from the beginning then the cost can be figured into the how the building is designed from the beginning. The upgraded building shell components are offset by the minimal heating system requirements, however the average cost increase is between 5-10%. • A Passive House will also prove to be MUCH more economical to operate than a typical house so any extra cost up-front will be paid back many times over during the life of the home.