On March 17, 2016 at 18:36, BisyB said...
Wired a few homes built as EnergyStar rated and I know they earned credits and incentives. Looking at their website a lot of good info there.
[Link: energystar.gov]Gotta say it though, when those houses were being trimmed before the HVAC systems were running, such an odd feeling to be in a house that was basically airtight. Oddly uncomfortable. Had to open every window and door.
Shouldn't be totally air-tight. 'Sick house syndrome', off-gassing from materials and cooking cause a lot of problems. I assume these have some kind of air-to-air exchanger, right? Total seal makes opening doors a challenge, too. If the interior pressure is lower than outside, it's harder and if the pressure is lower inside, the doors want to blow open.
If you want creepy, go into an anechoic chamber.
