This is a slideshow about the Passive House in the Woods project designed by Tim Eian at TE Studio, Ltd. http://testudio.com

1. Tim Delhey Eian
Designer

2. one driven client

3. one ambitious idea
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4. core principles
• Extreme energy efficiency
• Minimal footprint
• Site integration
• Healthy interiors
• Durable construction
• Warm modern design
• Attention to detail
• Meticulous execution

5. location

6. location
Great view

7. front entry

8. front entry

9. details

10. south facade

11. south facade

12. southwest corner

13. southwest corner

14. decks

15. details

16. stair tower

17. stair tower

18. the plank

19. walkout level
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IN THE WOODS
0 4' 8' 16'
9 10
WALKOUT
12 5 1 Family
2 Storage
7 8 3 Guest bath
6 4 Electrical, water
5 Ventilation
6 Hall
7 Closet
1 14 2 3 4 8 Built-ins
9 Stair tower
10 Storage
13 11 Root cellar
12 Bench
13 Outdoor shower
14 Murphy beds
15 15 Drain to rain garden

20. impressions

21. impressions

22. main level
IN THE WOODS
0 4' 8' 16'
12 11 14
MAIN LEVEL
1 Living
2 Dining
8 7 10 3 Kitchen
6 4 Powder
5 Closet
6 Entry
5 7 Pantry
9 8 Fishtank
13 2 3
9 Wood wall
1 10 Entry patio
4 11 Garage
12 Stair tower
13 Deck
14 Parking
15 PV tracker

23. impressions

24. impressions

25. impressions

26. upper level
IN THE WOODS
0 4' 8' 16'
7 8
UPPER LEVEL
6
1 Master
2 Bed room
5 4 9 3 Bath
4 Laundry
5 Built-ins
6 "Plank"
7 Stair tower
8 Green roof
9 Canopy roof
1 2 3 10 Window seat
10

27. impressions

28. impressions

29. rooftop terrace
IN THE WOODS
0 4' 8' 16'
2
ROOF
1 Rooftop terrace
2 Stair tower
3 4 3 Photovoltaic
4 Solar thermal
5 Weather station
1
5

30. impressions

31. view

32. measurable results

33. phpp
Passive House Verification
110 S Race St # 202
Urbana, IL 61801
USA
Certificate
THE PASSIVE HOUSE INSTITUTE US certifies
Building: Passive House in the Woods Passive House in the Woods, 908 Kirkwood Way North, Town of Hudson, WI 54016
Location and Climate: Town of Hudson, WI Minneapolis TMY3 Owner: Gary Konkol
Street: 908 Kirkwood Way North
Postcode/City: Town of Hudson, WI 54016 Architect/Designer : Tim Eian/TE Studio, Ltd., Minneapolis MN
Country: USA
Mechanical Systems: TE Studio, Ltd. & Luefta GmbH, Minneapolis MN
Building Type: Single Family Detached
Builder: Morr Construction Services, Inc., Shoreview, MN
Home Owner(s) / Client(s): Gary Konkol
Street: 1 Kinsman
as a
Postcode/City: Hudson, WI 54016
Architect:
Street:
Tim Eian/TE Studio, Ltd.
3429 Benjamin St. NE Quality Approved Passive House
Postcode/City: Minneapolis, MN 55418
The planning of this building meets the criteria for Passive Houses established by
Mechanical System: TE Studio, Ltd. & Luefta GmbH the Passive House Institute.
Street: 3429 Benjamin St. NE If built as specified, the building will meet the following performance standards:
Postcode/City: Minneapolis, MN 55418
• The building features excellent insulation all around and best-practice detailing of component connection
Year of Construction: 2010 0.20 with regard to building physics. Appropriate summer shading has been considered. Heating and cooling
A/V Ratio:
demands each are limited to
Number of Dwelling Units: 1 Interior Temperature: 20.0 °C
15 kWh per m² living area and year [4.75 kBTU/ft²yr] or 10 W/m² [3.17 BTU/ft²] peak
Enclosed Volume Ve: 820.5 m3 Internal Heat Gains: 2.1 W/m2 load
Number of Occupants: 2.0
• The building envelope features excellent air tightness in accordance with ISO 9972, thereby guaranteeing
the minimization of ventilation losses and an interior free of drafts. The air change rate of the building
Specific Demands with Reference to the Treated Floor Area envelope at 50 Pascal pressure differential is limited to
Treated Floor Area: 164.5 m2 0.6 ACH, in reference to the building’s volume
Applied: #N/A PH Certificate: Fulfilled?
• The building features a balanced ventilation system with high-rate filters, highly efficient heat recovery
Specific Space Heat Demand: 11 kWh/(m2 a) 15 kWh/(m2 a) Yes and low electric power consumption. The result is excellent indoor air quality as well as an exceptionally
low energy consumption overall.
Annual Heat Demand QH 1740 kWh/a
• The primary energy demand for space conditioning, domestic hot water, ventilation and household
Pressurization Test Result: 0.3 h -1 0.6 h-1 Yes electricity, under normal conditions, is below
Specific Primary Energy Demand 120 kWh per m² living area and year [38 kBTU/ft²yr]
(DHW, Heating, Cooling, Auxiliary and Household Electricity) :
65 kWh/(m2 a) 120 kWh/(m2a) Yes
Specific Primary Energy Demand This certificate is valid only in conjunction with the requisite supporting documents containing the exact
(DHW, Heating and Auxiliary Electricity) :
41 kWh/(m2 a) specifications and values upon which certification is based. Passive Houses are highly comfortable in
Specific Primary Energy Demand summer as well as in winter and can be conditioned with very little energy input, e.g. by fresh air heating and
Energy Conservation by Solar Electricity: 79 kWh/(m2 a) cooling. The building shell of a Passive House has uniformly warm interior surfaces: interior surface
Heating Load: 17 W/m2 temperatures of exterior shell components differ insignificantly from the indoor air temperatures. Under
Heating Load PH 2869 W normal conditions, the occurrence of drafts has been eliminated completely by means of the superior air
Frequency of Overheating: 2 % over 25 °C tightness. The ventilation system steadily assures excellent indoor air quality. Space conditioning costs in a
1 15 kWh/(m2a) Yes Passive House are very low. Due to the extremely low energy consumption, Passive Houses offer a security
Specific Useful Cooling Energy Demand: kWh/(m2 a)
against future rise in energy prices and energy scarcity. Moreover the environment is ideally protected as
Cooling Load: 7 W/m 2
energy resources are spent very economically and only small amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other
pollutants are emitted.
We confirm that the values given herein have been Issued on: Issued:
Urbana, Sep 19, 2010
determined following the PHPP methodology and based
on the characteristic values of the building. The calculations signed: Katrin Klingenberg, Executive Director, PHIUS
with PHPP are attached to this application.

34. heating load
10.6 kWh/(m2 a) [3.36 kBTU/sf yr]
(limit: 15 kWh or 4.75 kBTU)
about 30% less than Passive House requirement

35. heating load
2,869 Watts or 17W/m2
Does not meet PH limit of 10W/m2 for heating
over the air: Cold-climate conundrum

36. source energy
106 kWh/(m 2 a) [33.6 kBTU/sf yr]
Verification with 4.7 people
65 kWh/(m2 a) [20.6 kBTU/sf yr]
Design with 2 people
(limit: 120 kWh or 38.05 kBTU)

37. energy balance
3,980 kWh projected electricity use
6,750 kWh projected electricity generation

38. Utilisation Factor Heat Generator (Boiler worksheet) 0%
Annual Energy Demand (without DHW Wash&Dish) (Boiler worksheet) 0.0 0.0 0.0
co2 footprint
Non-Electric Demand, DHW Wash&Dish (Electricity worksheet) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Heating Oil/Gas/Wood 0.0 0.0 0.0
CO2 -Emission Factor (CO2 -
District Heat PE Value
Equivalent)
Covered Fraction of Space Heat Demand (Project) kWh/kWh g/kWh
Covered Fraction of DHW Demand (Project) 0.7 -70
Heat Source (District Heat worksheet)
Utilisation Factor Heat Generator (District Heat worksheet) 0%
Heat Demand District Heat (without DHW Wash&Dish) (District Heat worksheet) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Non-Electric Demand, DHW Wash&Dish (Electricity worksheet) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total District Heat 0.0 0.0 0.0
CO2 -Emission Factor (CO2 -
Other PE Value
Equivalent)
Covered Fraction of Space Heat Demand (Project) kWh/kWh g/kWh
Covered Fraction of DHW Demand (Project)
Heat Source (Project)
Utilisation Factor Heat Generator (Project)
Annual Energy Demand, Space Heating 0.0 0.0 0.0
Annual Energy Demand, DHW (without DHW Wash&Dish) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Non-Electric Demand, DHW Wash&Dish (Electricity worksheet) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Non-Electric Demand Cooking/Drying (Gas) (Blatt Strom) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total - Other 0.0 0.0 0.0
CO2 -Emission Factor (CO2 -
Cooling with Electric Heat Pump PE Value
Equivalent)
kWh/kWh g/kWh
Covered Fraction of Cooling Demand (Project) 100% 2.7 680
Heat Source Electricity
Annual Cooling COP
Energy Demand Space Cooling 0.0 0.0 0.0
Heating, Cooling, DHW, Auxiliary and Household Electricity 24.2 65.4 16.5
Total PE Value 65.4 kWh/(m²a)
Total Emissions CO2-Equivalent 16.5 kg/(m²a) (Yes/No)
Primary Energy Requirement 120 kWh/(m²a) Yes
Heating, DHW, Auxiliary Electricity (No Household Applications) 15.1 40.8 10.3
Specific PE Demand - Mechanical System 40.8 kWh/(m²a)
Total Emissions CO2-Equivalent 10.3 kg/(m²a)
Solar Electricity kWh/a PE Value (Savings) CO2 -Emission Factor
Planned Annual Electricity Generation Separate Calculation 6475 kWh/kWh g/kWh
0.7 250
Specific Demand 39.4 27.6 9.8
PE Value: Conservation by Solar Electricity 78.7 kWh/(m²a)
CO2 -Emissions Avoided Due to Solar Electricity 16.9 kg/(m²a)
PHPP 2007, PE Value Konkol PHPP-after submiss

39. air tightness
0.25 ACH50 [68 CFM]
Averaged Tectite Result
(limit: 0.6 ACH50)

40. assemblies

41. slab

42. footing

43. walls
11” ICF
+11” EIFS

44. more of the same

45. walls

46. walls

47. thermal bridges

48. managing protrusions
SOUTH FACE OF LATTICE WALL (EXTERIOR) SCHEDULE
EXTERIOR EAST ELEVATION 1. PV INVERTER (EC)
AT FRONT ENTRY - MIRRORED! 13.8"H X 17.8" W X 9.3"D
2. 100-AMP SERVICE FOR PV SYSTEMS (EC)
7'-10" 13"H X 14"W X 4.25"D
4" 4" 3. 300-AMP ELECTRICAL PANEL (EHS)
2" 9" 8" 1'-3" 4" 4'
SIZE T.B.D.
4. PHONE/CABLE BOX (EHS)
SIZE T.B.D.
5. 320-AMP ELECTRICAL METER (EHS)
7 6 5 4 30"H X 15"W
6. 100-AMP SOLAR PRODUCTION METER (EC)
12"H X 8"W
7. 60-AMP SOLAR AC DISCONNECT (EC)
OUTSIDE
3/4" CONDUIT DC FROM POLE PV (EC)
14"H X 9"W
3/4" CONDUIT: AC TO POLE PV (EC)
INCOMING AC FROM METER (EHS)
INSIDE
TO EXTERIOR GROUND (EHS)
1" CONDUIT: TO AC DISCONNECT (EC)
FROM ROOF PV (EC)
CONDUIT TO GARAGE
NOTES
- SCHEMATIC LAYOUT
- VERIFY DIMENSIONS IN THE FIELD
TO LOW VOLTAGE PANEL - RUN EXPOSED EXTERIOR CONDUIT
PLUMB TO PROTRUSION, AVOID BENDS
AND OFFSETS
KEY
OUTBOUND LINE
SPACE FOR
CL LUTRON
1 2 3 SYSTEM
INBOUND LINE
8'-3 3/8"
1' 1'
CONNECTION
MIN. INVERTER CLEARANCE (PER EC) (EC) = ENERGY CONCEPTS
(EHS) = ENHANCED HOME SYSTEMS
5'
10'-3 1/4"
INTERIOR EAST ELEVATION
AT MECHANICAL ROOM
NOTE: DETAIL IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY SUPPLIER AND INSTALLER, MAINTAIN AIR-TIGHTNESS!
TE STUDIO, LTD. PASSIVE HOUSE IN THE WOODS
A-7.3.1
3429 BENJAMIN ST. NE MECHANICAL ROOM EAST SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Date printed: 11/2/10
612-246-4670 office
612-605-3200 fax PH-01 Konkol [testudioserver]
www.teStudio.com Drawn by: JCC, TDE

49. managing protrusions
REFERENCE DETAILS: SUGGESTED INSTALLATION:
- STO W 260 1) INSTALL PIPE
2) INSTALL COMPRESSION TAPE
NOTE: 3) INSULATE TIGHT TO PIPE AND COMPRESS TAPE
- USE ONLY STO CERTIFIED SEALANT 4) INSTALL FINISH SYSTEM
- COLOR MATCH CAULK TO FACADE COLOR
11" EIFS 11" ICF
EXTERIOR INTERIOR
12" PE PIPE, SLEEVE
FILL GAPS WITH EXPANSION FOAM
STO GUARD SCHEDULED WALL FINISH
WET FLASHING SYSTEM SEALANT JOINT
BRING INSULATION TAPE ICF TO DUCT,
TIGHT TO PIPE AIR-TIGHT CONNECTION
2" ARMAFLEX PIPE INSULATION
COMPRESSION TAPE
INSULATED DUCT O.D. 180MM (LUEFTA)
CUT BACK FINISH
AND CAULK
NOTE: DETAIL IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY SUPPLIER AND INSTALLER, MAINTAIN AIR-TIGHTNESS!
TE STUDIO, LTD. PASSIVE HOUSE IN THE WOODS
A-8.2.3
3429 BENJAMIN ST. NE TYPICAL DUCT WALL PROTRUSION SCALE: 1 1/2"= 1'-0"
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Date printed: 11/2/10
612-246-4670 office
612-605-3200 fax PH-01 Konkol [testudioserver]
www.teStudio.com Drawn by: TDE

50. making connections
EXTERIOR INTERIOR
STO GUARD
11" 3" WET-FLASHING SYSTEM
4"
4" X 4" MOUNTING BRACKET
INSULATED PANEL FOR WAREMA SHADE
(OPTIWIN) SYSTEM (OPTIWIN)
VACUUM INSULATED PANEL
TALLEST ASSEMBLY (OPTIWIN), HANDLE WITH
-SHOWN EXTREME CARE! DO NOT
APPROX. 13-5/8" PUNCTURE, STRESS, OR
BEND
SHORTEST ASSEMBLY
-NOT SHOWN AIR TIGHT CONNECTION
APPROX. 11-1/16" DOUBLE SIDED BUTYL TAPE
PER MANF. (OPTIWIN)
STO EIFS ICE & WATER SHIELD
SUBSTRATE
(OPTIWIN) 1 1/4" LSL FRAMING BUCK
WAREMA SHADING
UNIT, SHOWN FOR
REFERENCE ONLY
REFERENCE DETAILS:
- STO W 710
ROUGH OPENING
NOTE:
VERIFY DIMENSIONS WITH
ACTUAL PRODUCT
3 1/16" 5 5/8"
3 1/4" 1/4" 7 9/16"
3 1/4" 4 3/4" PLASTER RETURN
DRIP EDGE
3" 11"
WAREMA TRACK "ALU2WOOD" WINDOW
(OPTIWIN) (OPTIWIN)
NOTE: DETAIL IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY SUPPLIER AND INSTALLER, MAINTAIN AIR-TIGHTNESS!
TE STUDIO, LTD. PASSIVE HOUSE IN THE WOODS
A-8.3.2
3429 BENJAMIN ST. NE TYPICAL WINDOW HEAD WITH SHADE SCALE: 3" = 1'-0"
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Date printed: 11/2/10
612-246-4670 office
612-605-3200 fax PH-01 Konkol [testudioserver]
www.teStudio.com Drawn by: TDE

51. making connections

52. making connections

53. making connections

54. making connections

55. making connections

56. making connections

57. making connections

58. lid

59. tight connections

60. ventilation

61. ventilation

62. ventilation

63. earth loop

64. plumbing

65. hot water
Waste-water
heat recovery

66. backup heat
UP DN
DN UP
T
LIV/DIN/KI T 1.4
REF
CLO
POWDER
5
1.1 1.2 1.3

67. data logging

68. greenstar gold
ENERGY EFFICIENCY gold new home
Pending Certification
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
WATER CONSERVATION
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SITE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

69. thanks!
testudio.com
passivehouseinthewoods.com