Evan Sawyer’s MQP, “Passive Home Design—A Guide to Remodeling and Building Highly Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Homes,” intended to inform a home builder, designer, or owner of the important differences between the production and design of a passive home and typical house construction.
Increasingly, energy conservation and eco-friendly products are becoming attractive to owners and builders who wish to build sustainably without sacrificing comfort or style. This building technique, when applied properly can develop homes that require no off-site energy input.