The first passive house in Georgia is almost ready for handover.

housethat could save owners moneyhousesand help the environment. The first passive house in Georgia will be completed next week, paving the way for the construction of eco-friendly homes throughout the Southeast region.

Julia Crooks

Julia Crooks is an interior designer at Home and Made Custom Home Builders, whose team works on thehousein Dekalb County for more than two years. “This house is a super energy-efficient eco-home,” she said. “From the architecture to the elements we incorporate into the design.”

Houseinformation

The single-family passive house consists of four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and has 3,600 square feet on two levels. Andrew Goings is a custom home builder from Home and Made Custom Home Builders who is leading his team on this project. “We really focus on those construction details that don't necessarily cost a lot, but definitely add value in terms of energy efficiency.”

Certification

The house has already been certified by the Passive House InstituteU.S.(PHIUS), which certifies facilities that meet sustainability goals.

According to Goings, passivehousesPHIUS-certified energy savings of 40-60% compared to othershouses.

“The house has to heat and cool on its own,” Crooks said. “This allows us to lower our energy bills before we even install solar panels.”

• Meaning of PHIUS certification
• The goal of green building

The future of construction

A brand new passive house in Chamblee should be completed next week. The couple has already purchased the home, paying a total of $1.3 million for it. Home and Made Custom Home Builders has already drawn up plans to build two more passive homes in the neighborhood. Copyright 2024 WANF. All rights reserved.

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