Gallery: Two New Passive House Buildin...  424 Melrose Street
Render via Chris Benedict   Brooklyn's first certified passive
house building.  Passive housing was conceived in Germany, and
involves constructing extremely energy-efficient homes that are
also air-tight, drastically cutting down on the need for outside
utilities. The necessary heating and cooling are provided by
renewable energy, making the homes’ carbon footprints as small
as possible.  Benedict is extremely experienced in passive house
design, having designed energy efficient projects for over ten
years.  She focuses on built-in heating systems to create a
sense of security for the residents of her buildings, while also
employing energy efficiency. Both the Melrose Street and
Knickerbocker property will have built-in energy systems.  +
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