Creative "Make Up Air" Solution for Range Hoods by LG Squared

Matt Hoots
Matt Hoots
Dec 10, 2025

One of the main issues with proper ventilation in high-performance homes is that what goes out must be replaced by what comes in.  When you are venting 300-1000 CFM of exhaust in your kitchen, you need "make-up" air to replace the air that has just been removed from the house.  Chris Laumer-Giddens shares this creative design by keeping the exhaust and make-up air all local to the kitchen

 


 

 

Integrated Make Up Air in Exhaust Hood at the Atlanta Craftsman Passive House




Matt Hoots
Matt Hoots
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I own SawHorse, Inc, a green design + build firm in Atlanta, GA. We focus on high-performance buildings and create showcase houses to demonstrate cutting-edge building techniques.