https://www.prettygoodhouse.org/pgh-gallary daily 0.75 2022-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569780867314-FZIVUXRRYA7BPEDOBARH/stockvault-100-dollar-bills108817.jpg pgh gallery - Economics Key to the PGH approach is balancing expenditures and gains. Where other programs use specific energy-use targets or other criteria, and the building code establishes a baseline (“the worst house you can legally build”), a PGH goes above code until it stops making financial sense. read more.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569780867314-FZIVUXRRYA7BPEDOBARH/stockvault-100-dollar-bills108817.jpg pgh gallery - Economics Key to the PGH approach is balancing expenditures and gains. Where other programs use specific energy-use targets or other criteria, and the building code establishes a baseline (“the worst house you can legally build”), a PGH goes above code until it stops making financial sense. read more.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569782727645-18AYSHBCM3RU848Z89Q9/IMG_4369.jpg pgh gallery - The Team Approach Choosing the right team members can make a big difference on project going smoothly. read more…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1570627392673-M9DCYTT27LWF5K1SZDW0/DOE_climate_zone_map.preview.jpg pgh gallery - Climate - Where are you? Where you live plays an important part in the design of a PGH. read more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569765586856-NSTFL5TQJ9C4BKEZ2OG1/elevs.jpg pgh gallery - Design Design is much more than floor plans and making pretty things. The whole process of construction is designed as well. read more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569768742357-FAT17SYU5BYO0NXNLAJB/xwhite.jpg pgh gallery - The Building Shell - Envelope basics Every house needs to keep rain and cold (or hot) air out, and conditioned air inside. In a Pretty Good House it’s easiest and best to identify dedicated control layers read more…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569765847660-MX0KVYP4B2VVJ7389ADS/door.jpg pgh gallery - Envelope Details Basic physics. This is where the rubber meets the road. A PGH builder or architect is also something of a science geek. read more…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569762949695-FQREE65SCDYT0MEUSHQ5/PA190037.JPG pgh gallery - Windows and Doors Even the best windows and doors on the market perform much worse than even an average wall, but they can also allow solar energy into the house, and of course light and views are important. Selection of specific brands and models of windows and doors comes into the conversation very early in the process. read more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569762855656-AQ3MGIZ61DMDCKVYCON0/wood+pile.jpg pgh gallery - Materials Local is good. While we can get materials from nearly anywhere on earth, buying locally supports the local economy, typically keeps the carbon footprint smaller, and makes a house a product of its environment instead of a cookie-cutter house that could be anywhere. read more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569764285486-6JFO3EFP6P3J3A9HDPE2/Ductless_2-main-700x526.jpg pgh gallery - Mechanical Systems Mechanical systems include the equipment needed to heat, cool and control humidity in a house, and also the plumbing system. The primary reason for mechanical systems is occupant comfort. A PGH allows mechanicals to be smaller, less expensive and generally simpler. read more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569763556191-FN7EU6GD70YYSAGXIF9P/skylight.jpg pgh gallery - Electrical and Lighting Lighting can be divided into two categories: natural and artificial. Daylighting, using windows and other glazing, reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day. Wiring in a PGH must include a well thought out strategy for sealing all penetrations in the building shell. read more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d800c1e9fc182457b4b2bf7/1569764341985-LDHUKAVNVB6C48FTI41C/Vermont-Home-Energy-Score-DRAFT.jpg pgh gallery - Verification There are many ways to check your results. 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