As Pioneers of Passive House in Canada, we want to share our knowledge and experience with you.
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
Topics: The Cost of a Passive Home, Design Build, In The News, Predesigned Home Plans, Construction
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 with one of our architectural designers.
Topics: Insider, In The News, Predesigned Home Plans
This article by Lloyd Alter for Treehugger.com looks at how our pre-designed home plans have grown to be 40% of our current business efforts. Speaking from experience as a modular home builder and supplier and with a background in architecture, Lloyd identifies how our pre designed plans have aided us in our mission to bring Passive House to the mainstream. Read the whole article here, and visit our Home Plans section on our website to view the whole collection.
Topics: The Cost of a Passive Home, In The News, Predesigned Home Plans