My husband and I have built a house using Passive House design principles in Connecticut 40 miles from Manhattan.  We are both architects. 

This is our second house design.  

This house was born out of a desire to have a healthy indoor environment, and minimize operating costs.  

It was also an opportunity to do something good for the environment.  

As a WELL accredited professional I have also incorporated WELL principles in our design to optimize the quality of the indoor space.

—Elisabeth Post-Marner, AIA, LEED® AP, WELL AP