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Our blog posts include: - How a Passive House works and the building science behind it - What a Passive House costs and what are the savings - Practical info about Energy Efficiency - What our clients say about living in a Passive House - Design and construction info about new projects we are working on. - News about solar photovoltaics and other relevant systems - Resources to help you get started with your project --- ## [Welcoming Winter](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/welcoming-winter) Posted by [PDS Team](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/author/pds-team) on Dec 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Welcoming Winter](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0834.jpeg?width=720&name=IMG_0834.jpeg)](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/welcoming-winter) The snow may be late, but the waning light is always right on schedule. If your Passive House is already under construction, the rush to finish--or at least get weathertight--can feel like a race against time itself. But if you're at the design and planning stage of your project, long winter evenings are the perfect opportunity to explore styles and innovations, and to begin *imaginatively* crafting your dream home. Whether your plans come together in an idea book, on Pinterest boards or in a one-on-one consultation with an architectural designer, there's no denying the excitement of finding a style that speaks to you. A style that says *welcome*.  In this issue, we're giving a sneak peek at six new stock plans to inspire your planning. We have exciting updates on affordable housing projects in Nova Scotia and our builder affiliate program, and we'll take a look at the science behind the blower door test. As always, we invite you to use this link to book your [free 30-minute consultation](https://www.passivedesign.ca/pages/contact-us?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--HF_KS4-NFM3Db-Ajtahc7WZnI9pWQd8-DeHDh0DP5isRwgd2CVhw6iNK5UZqtBtteby0B) with one of our architectural designers.  [Read More](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/welcoming-winter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/welcoming-winter#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/tag/insider), [In The News](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/tag/in-the-news), [Predesigned Home Plans](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/tag/predesigned-home-plans) ## [Adsum Sunflower Project Continues to Grow](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/adsum-sunflower-grows) Posted by [PDS Team](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/author/pds-team) on Nov 10, 2021 2:23:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Adsum Sunflower Project Continues to Grow](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/DORA+Building+C+prefab+walls.png?width=720&name=DORA+Building+C+prefab+walls.png)](https://blog.passivedesign.ca/blog/adsum-sunflower-grows) Our friends over at Adsum have updated their blog with some progress on the Sunflower project - a 25 unit affordable housing development in Halifax, NS. Construction is underway and the need for long term affordable housing in the city has never been greater. We continue to be grateful for the opportunity to work with this incredible organization and their partners. 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