At Issue with Mark Welp
Why Passive Houses Cost More Up Front
Clip: Season 3 Episode 35 | 1m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Ryan Reber explains passive home costs and Bloomington's response to the new development.
Ryan Reber explains why passive houses can cost more initially, from premium materials to the added care required during construction. Rebecca D. Johnson also discusses the City of Bloomington’s response to the project, which she says is the first development of its kind in Illinois.
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At Issue with Mark Welp is a local public television program presented by WTVP
At Issue with Mark Welp
Why Passive Houses Cost More Up Front
Clip: Season 3 Episode 35 | 1m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Ryan Reber explains why passive houses can cost more initially, from premium materials to the added care required during construction. Rebecca D. Johnson also discusses the City of Bloomington’s response to the project, which she says is the first development of its kind in Illinois.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipNow, in terms of, you know, you mentioned it's a little bit more than a traditional house to build.
Is that because of the elements that are being put into the home, or is it labor because it takes longer to build?
What would you say about that?
- Well, a little of both, right?
Because I think one of the cons is it's gonna be a little bit more upfront cost, right, but I think people understand, if you get a premium product, you're gonna pay a little bit more, right?
In addition to being a better product, it's also gonna take a little bit more time to detail and make sure it's constructed correctly, right?
So those are two things that sorta drive the cost a little bit.
- Sure.
Have you been in touch with the city at all about this?
- Yeah.
- You know, your ideas, what kind of feedback have you gotten from the City of Bloomington?
- City of Bloomington has been excellent to work with.
They're excited about this project.
This is the first project of this kind in the State of Illinois.
The closest thing would be Prairie Crossing up in my hometown of Grayslake, which is a 600-acre conservation subdivision that is absolutely stunning and been thriving for over 30 years.
So they're very excited about us bringing this to Bloomington.
Do Passive Houses Require More Maintenance?
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Clip: S3 Ep35 | 1m 13s | Rebecca Johnson and Ryan Reber discuss maintenance, metal roofs and sustainable materials. (1m 13s)
What Makes a Passive House Different?
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Clip: S3 Ep35 | 1m 5s | Rebecca Johnson and Ryan Reber explain how passive homes cut energy use and boost comfort. (1m 5s)
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