Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity 2014 Home Builders Blitz – It Takes a Village
5/20/2014
During the week of June 9th, Acton Street in Lawrence, MA will be converted to a bustling construction site with local builders, plumbers, electricians, landscapers and dozens of volunteers focused on one common goal: building two homes for two deserving families in six days. Six days! Zehnder will provide the Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) systems for the two homes.
Kenogami House Holds the Highest LEED Score (106) Achieved in Canada
5/12/2014
The Kenogami House in Saguenay, Quebec is the first home built under Ecohome’s Net Zero Heat program. It holds the highest LEED point score achieved in Canada [106], a Net Zero Heat rating of 14.6 kWh and a Home of the Year Award from Green BuilderĀ© Media in the U.S. for Best Resilient Design. Zehnder Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) provides continuous fresh air for the home.
The Comfort of a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System in Cold Maine
4/9/2014
In this article, Sarah Lozanova recaps the comforts of living in a high-performance building during a cold winter.
Extended Power Outage Tests High-Performance House
3/7/2014
In this article, Sarah Lozanova describes her experience in a house, built to the Passive House Standard, during a five-day power outage last December after a Maine ice storm.
Our Top Efficiency Heat Recovery Ventilator
2/15/2014
In this GreenBuildingAdvisor.com article, Part 2, Alex Wilson describes how to measure HRV efficiency and his choice in Zehnder.
Providing Fresh Air in Our Home- A Quick Overview of Ventilation Systems
2/8/2014
In this GreenBuildingAdvisor.com article, different types of ventilation system options are described as ventilation strategies have become increasingly important in high-performance buildings.
Cold Snap Tests High-Performance Homes
1/27/2014
In this Journal of Light Construction article, learn how a high-performance home operates in well below freezing temperatures.
THE BEST SOLUTIONS PROVIDE FRESH AIR TO THE WHOLE HOUSE WITHOUT A SEVERE ENERGY PENALTY
1/14/2014
In this Fine Homebuilding article, the different types of ventilation for energy-efficient construction are presented with Zehnder units mentioned to “top the field.”
A NET-ZERO HOME IN MASSACHUSETTS
12/17/2013
In this GreenBuildingAdvisor.com article, low VOC material and a Zehnder ERV were used for the optimal indoor air quality strategy for this energy-efficient home in Shelburne, MA.