This Passive House Plus combines a heritage façade and modern architecture with a high level of energy efficiency. The owners have lived in the original 1912 Craftsman bungalow since 1992 and wanted to preserve its heritage history while upgrading performance and functionality. The new house functions as a modern home while retaining its historical character… Read more »
Pretty River Passive House
Constructing a 2500-sq-ft two-storey contemporary Passive House attached to an existing cedar shingle loghouse and a new garage via breezeways in the Collingwood area north of Toronto. We are attempting to use conventional framing methods with advanced insulation products to comply with Passive House criteria. The structural walls are 2 x 8 x 24″ centres… Read more »
Bell Nakusp Passive House triplex
The certified Bell Nakusp Passive House triplex is nominated for a 2018 BC Wood Design Award in the Multi-unit Residential Wood Design category. The project is a series of three Passive House row houses, with a coach house of conventional construction. Designed to facilitate aging in place, it is intended that the three Passive Hosue… Read more »
