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Passive (or near) House Plans - Comments Please

BarneyMc · 2011-06-02 21:18:45

Hi, My architect has just drawn up house plans for me for a passive or near passive house (see attached). On each drawing it shows the orientation, the large glazed areas obviously to the south. The house would face west. This angle shows the view from the road and would be looking at the house from the west so would show…

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#62 02-03-2012 4:42pm
sas

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BarneyMc wrote: »

Finalising plans this weekend and having second thoughts about some of the south facing floor to ceiling windows. I know they give a great view to the outside but are there any installation issues regarding airtightness (where they meet the floor)? If so then would they be better sitting a block or 2 off the ground?

I dont think you've anything to be concerned with. Several of mine go to the floor. You simply tape onto the floor slab.

What was your concern?

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#63 02-03-2012 4:56pm
BarneyMc

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sas wrote: »

I dont think you've anything to be concerned with. Several of mine go to the floor. You simply tape onto the floor slab.

What was your concern?

Just thought it might be a difficult area to detail but thanks, look like it should be ok

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