Stephen Aiguier
Green Hammer, Portland, Ore. As a cutting-edge green designer/builder, Stephen Aiguier has embraced the Passive House standard—a model for ultra-energy-efficient buildings that originated in Europe. Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) modeling software from the Passive House Institute helps his company satisfy the program’s stringent requirements. “We’re using it even in our remodels,” he says. “It’s an incredible tool.”
High-performance windows are crucial. Aiguier’s favorites, containing a suspended insulating film between two panes, come from the SeriousWindows line by Serious Materials. “They’re basically a triple-pane equivalent with a high-performance frame,” he points out.
Passive House Institute US. 217.344.1294. www.passivehouse.us / Serious Materials. 800.797.8159. www.seriouswindows.com
