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@ChasenGreg Some people are reposting saying this is a Passive House certified project - is it? Or where Passive House principals used?

No words really - just a horror show. Some of the design choices we made here helped. But we were also very lucky.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: 475 High Performance Building Supply Retrofits New Brooklyn HQ Office With Support From @EmpireStateDev - ⁠Read the press release here 475.supply/blogs/news/475…

Join us in one week at #BSfriday on Jan 13th ------------ 475's Nick Shaw will speak with the BS crew about lessons from his own high performance renovation project in Asheville, NC. linkedin.com/video/event/ur…

Join us at @passivehousecanada’s virtual Prefab Symposium, which will examine #prefabricated building practices as a #sustainable solution for buildings and homes. Tickets are still available on Passive House Canada’s webpage: passivehousecanada.com/prefab-symposi…

The new e²60 from Lunos offers quieter standard operating sound levels along with increased motor efficiency as compared to the e². This ductless, simple, and efficient HRV system is installed directly through exterior walls. More info: foursevenfive.com/lunos-e2-60-ki… #HRV #Lunos

Happy Labor Day! All 475 offices are closed today, September 5, for Labor Day.

Join our team and change the construction industry towards #passivehouse and better building! ⁠ - US: New England Product Consultant (foursevenfive.com/careers/)⁠ - Canada: Canada Tech Sales Associate, Western Canada Product Consultant (foursevenfive.ca/careers/)

Watch this! Fantastic project featured on @rmpbs from @PassiveHouseBB @hyperlocalarch @Invermerebuildr rmpbs.org/blogs/rocky-mo…

475’s US operations will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observance of our newest Federal Holiday: Juneteenth (Emancipation Day). Our Canadian operations will have normal business hours. ⁠ ⁠ Fore more on the official Juneteenth flag: ktla.com/news/nationwor…

If you know us, you know Pro Clima. But, we made this blog post for you to pass along to those who might not have heard of it! This post breaks down everything #ProClima. ⁠⁠ Copy & Paste below:⁠ ⁠ foursevenfive.com/blog/intro-to-… (US)⁠ foursevenfive.ca/blog/intro-to-… (CAN)⁠

We're Hiring! 475 is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive work environment. Get in touch with us by sending a resume and cover letter if you're interested in working with us, multiple open positions now! foursevenfive.com/careers/

We're excited to announce our newest partner: @stegoindustries. Stego's solutions have become the most widely specified vapor barrier in the US by earning the respect, trust and recommendation from the design and construction community. foursevenfive.com/stegohome-15-m…

I love crazy projects. This DIY Motorcycle Runs on Swamp Gas (will make you smile!) youtu.be/ruZ7O3RPKRw via @YouTube

I just learned that the Flushing library, the BUSIEST LIBRARY IN THE COUNTRY, closed last March and will remain closed INDEFINITELY because its HVAC system broke. It’s not ancient, it’s from 1999. qchron.com/editions/queen…

The clock is ticking on the last orders of the year! Check our blog posts for the rundown of important dates as you plan for the next few weeks:⁠ foursevenfive.com/blog/holiday-h… (USA)⁠ ⁠ foursevenfive.ca/blog/holiday-h… (CAN)

Something special is happening in Barcelona. It started last month when some parents organized a bike ride to school for just five kids. Now entire neighborhoods are joining. They call it Bicibús – or Bike Bus.

The @NewHavenDOT experiment to eliminate downtown travel lanes seems to have worked out pretty well. #nhv #urbanplanning @MikeLydon

Thanks to Lucio for allowing us to tour a client around his passive house project today ⁦@lucio_picciano⁩ ⁦@vettawindows ⁦@smallplanetws⁩

Windows are in, insulated, and sealed up. Everything, including the subfloor, is taped up, sealed up, and ready for the big #blowerdoor test with @ThinkZeroEnergy tomorrow! Thanks @foursevenfive @rockwoolna @IkonWindows @HensonArch #comfycozyquiethealthy ⚡️

Austin Texas - airtight with @Proclima Fronta quattro. Nice and modern. Props to Mark Hutchinson