Touring an Architect's Net Zero Brooklyn Brownstone Retrofit | Passive Pads

Passive Pads is a series that shows Passive House from the homeowner's perspective. This week, we visit the home of NYC-based Passive House Architect, Michael Ingui. Designed with sustainability in mind, this PHI-certified Passive House retrofit features energy-efficient technologies that drastically reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. With its clever use of natural light, superior insulation, and advanced ventilation systems, this home is a masterpiece of modern architecture that not only looks beautiful but is also kind to the environment. Join us as we explore the stunning features of this Brooklyn townhouse, from its sleek design to its high-tech energy-saving systems. We'll take you on a room-by-room tour, showing you how the passive house approach has been integrated into every aspect of the home's design.

Architect: Michael Ingui and Maggie Hummel (project manager), Baxt Ingui Architects
Contractor: Max Michel, M2 Contracting
Passive House Consultant and Mechanical Engineer: Cramer Silkworth, Baukraft Engineering
Insulation Contractor: Kevin Brennan, Brennan Brennan Airtightness and Insulation
Masonry, Structure, Slab, and Finished Brick: LPA Construction
A/V Consultant: Davidson Co.
Armenio Diaz, Estar Painting Corp.
Owen Wilson, CC Willow, Inc.
Donato Plumbing
Supercharged Electric
United Heating and Cooling
Brooklyn Solar Works
Atlantic Stairs
Design Interior Corp.
Roof Masters
Zola Windows and Doors
Mitsubishi, HVAC
Zehnder, ERV
AO Smith, Heat Pump Hot Water Heater
Whirlpool, Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
Siga, Membranes and Tapes
Owens Corning, under slab and above roof rigid insulation
Rockwool, insulation between joists and other areas
Stego
Sto Corp.
Cellulose dense pack insulation
Artistic Tile & Stone
Mondial Tiles
PC Wood floors, installed by Bestwood flooring
Cab Fab Cabinetry
Grand Central Plumbing
AJ Madison Appliances
RAB Lighting
Structural Engineer: D’Huy Engineering

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