Jake Bruton tours a high-performance home in Vermont with builder Colin Lindberg and explores the mechanical systems that support comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency in a cold-climate build. The discussion covers makeup air systems for powerful kitchen range hoods, ducted heat pump equipment, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and heat pump water heaters. Jake highlights how airtight construction, balanced ventilation, and properly designed HVAC systems work together regardless of climate zone. While the project is located in the mountains of Vermont, the same building science principles apply across high-performance homes: controlled fresh air, efficient heating and cooling, moisture management, and mechanical systems sized to match a well-designed building envelope.

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