A modern home design lends itself well to the energy efficient requirements of the Passive House standard. This family wanted a farm-style home that met 2030 energy efficiency standards, so we are quite proud of this project as it meets the stringent requirements of the Passive House standard without sacrificing the traditional look the Project Team wanted. Highlights of this home included a pre-fabricated structure that was erected in five days, extensive shiplap interior cladding, rustic beams, high quality millwork, an outdoor kitchen & a secret attic playspace for the kids!

SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS:

A record-setting air-tightness rating of 0.19 air changes per hour (ACH)
Insulated concrete foundation (ICF) foundation walls
Pre-fabricated, pre-insulated wall and roof structure
15” thick exterior walls with an R-value of R-47
Airtight and vapour controlling SIGA building envelope system
Optiwin triple pane high performance windows from Austria
Magnetic induction electric cooktop
Electric heat pump condensing clothes dryer
Sanden CO2 eco-friendly heat pump water tank
Zehnder ComfoAir Q600 heat recovery ventilator
Drain water heat recovery exchanger
LED lighting
Solar panels tied to a net metering system for energy generation credits