HAHC approves Passive House applicant’s high‑performance windows after debate over appearance vs. performance
After extended discussion about reconciling Passive House energy goals with the Heights’ appearance guidelines, the commission approved the applicant’s proposal for triple‑pane casement windows with a horizontal muntin to read like traditional windows from the street for 1145 Harvard.
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The commission on Oct. 10 approved a controversial proposal at 1145 Harvard (also referenced as 1145/112 East 12th) that will allow the owner to use high‑performance triple‑pane casement and fixed windows with a horizontal muntin (a removable muntin bar applied within the glazing) so the windows read from the street as traditional double‑hung units while meeting Passive House performance goals.
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