Brooklyn is on the forefront of NYC’s Passive House movement
A look inside a stunning project in Brooklyn Heights
They look just like regular houses on the outside. But what’s inside may herald a change in the way buildings are constructed across the U.S.
They are called “Passive Houses,” and Brooklyn is on the forefront of the city’s Passive House movement, according to Michael Ingui of Baxt Ingui Architects, a Brooklyn architecture firm. BIA, founded by Ben Baxt, has been involved in sustainable design for decades.
A Passive House is one which is so energy efficient it requires very little outside energy for heating or cooling. It also maintains a constant flow of fresh air ventilation. Passive Houses can reduce the energy needed for heating and cooling by up to 90 percent.