DiscoverPassive House Podcast263: Best of Retrofit with Andrea Michael
263: Best of Retrofit with Andrea Michael

263: Best of Retrofit with Andrea Michael

Update: 2025-11-11
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In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, host Jay Fox talks with Andrea Michael, an architect from Love Schack Architecture in Bozeman, Montana. They discuss Andrea's comprehensive home retrofit, aimed at improving energy efficiency and comfort. The retrofit included air sealing, adding insulation, installing a heat pump, ERVs, solar panels, and more. The conversation highlights Andrea's journey from initial DIY efforts to a full-scale renovation, revealing significant energy savings and improved indoor air quality. The episode also touches on the challenges and successes of integrating sustainable building practices in Montana.

https://loveschackarchitecture.com/

See Andrea December 5th at Best of Retrofit: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/reimagine-buildings-retrofit/registration

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263: Best of Retrofit with Andrea Michael

263: Best of Retrofit with Andrea Michael

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