Budget Breakdown: In the Catskills, an Architect Experiments With Passive Design for $515K
Douglas Romines springs for triple-pane windows, wood fiber insulation, and solar power to build an efficient Hudson Valley home at a cost just slightly above traditional construction.
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When architect Douglas Romines says that building his family’s house in the Catskills was a learning experience, he really means it: It was the first home designed to Passive House standards that both he and his contractor worked on.
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Jessica Dailey
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Jessica Dailey is a Brooklyn-based editor, writer, and content strategist interested in where and how people live. www.jessicadailey.me