It was great to see some passive house projects in action – but like the US, passive house is relatively new to France, with only a handful of projects compared to neighboring countries (esp. Germany and Austria) where energy costs are higher. Considering this context, it was interesting to hear stories of struggles to get the builder to understand the air sealing details, finding affordable materials, getting financing, and getting projects approved through local building and zoning codes.
Below, a passive house on the outskirts of Paris, France.
