Passive House Retrofit Details: Case Studies in North American Climates

As we grapple with the climate crisis, experts have projected a need for several million deep energy retrofits on buildings in the U.S. and Canada prior to 2050. Passive House Retrofit Details will equip architects with information critical to understanding and undertaking these complex projects. This book presents 26 case studies of successful retrofit projects in North America, focusing on key technical details and lessons learned during the retrofit process.Projects showcase a range of retrofit strategies for common building types, including urban brownstones, brick rowhouses, wood-frame triple-deckers, multifamily towers, and suburban ranch homes.Case studies from diverse cities and climates, including New York, Boston, Toronto, San Francisco, and Calgary, are examined using full-page illustrations of architectural details, technical descriptions, and narratives exploring the unique concerns and challenges of each project such as constructability, phasing, financing, and preservati