This infographic from Half Price is about the benefits of living in a passive house, which were first built in Germany in 1988 and enjoy energy savings of up to 90%. They are essentially energy efficient buildings that provide year-round comfort without the constant need for heating and cooling systems. These homes save you money and they’re great for the environment so it can only be a good thing if they become more popular.

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How Passive Houses Can Help the Environment

Irma Wallace

Irma Wallace

Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.

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