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Professor Teaches Physics with his Solar-Powered House

As assistant professor of physics at Mount Holyoke, Alexi Arango uses his own house, built with Passivhaus design standards in mind, as a teaching tool.

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Arango describes the perks of living in a house that runs on passive principles, including lower energy bills and less noise from heaters.
Arango describes the perks of living in a house that runs on passive principles, including lower energy bills and less noise from heaters.
To adhere to Passivhaus standards, the house has a tightly-sealed shell, a smart ventilation system, and plenty of windows to let in natural light.
To adhere to Passivhaus standards, the house has a tightly-sealed shell, a smart ventilation system, and plenty of windows to let in natural light.
Arango worked with Maine-based firm GO Logic on the design and construction of the house.
Arango worked with Maine-based firm GO Logic on the design and construction of the house.