In this short video at the Bishop Passive House, builder Mike Horgan walks us through the layers of the slab on grade. An essential component is to omit the layer of sand that is sometimes still used below the concrete and above the vapor barrier.
Changes in Incentives for Multifamily Affordable Housing
At In Balance, we often work with our affordable multifamily housing clients on ways to help them qualify for a variety of tax credits from both state and federal government programs. One in particular, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) provides incentives that help fund affordable rental housing developments for low-income Californians. It is governed by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) and includes incentives for incorporating sustainable building practices in multifamily housing projects.
Bishop Passive House: Bridging the Disconnect - Mock-ups for both Builders and Architects
We hear too often of the disconnect between architects and builders, between what’s drawn and what’s built, between what’s intended and what results. An easy and efficient means of bridging this disconnect is the building of mock-up assemblies for architects, builders, owners, and developers to review and approve before plans are finalized and construction begins. I’ve been using mock-ups on our job sites since we began building higher performing homes, and not once have they ever proven a waste of time. In fact, just the opposite.
Passive House Basics - Webinar January 27!
The Passive House standard is quickly moving into the mainstream of design and construction. With a reputation for quality construction, energy savings, improved comfort, and healthy indoor air quality, the standard ensures the durability of a building with minimal or no additional upfront cost. When coupled with small renewable energy systems, Passive House puts true zero-energy, low-carbon buildings within reach.