Welcome to our passive house design company! We specialize in designing and building highly energy efficient homes that minimize the need for heating and cooling, while providing a comfortable and sustainable living environment.
One of the key features of our passive houses is their ability to stay warm in the winter. We use a combination of insulation, airtight construction, and passive solar design to maximize heat retention and minimize heat loss.
Our passive houses are typically oriented to take advantage of natural sunlight and heat in the winter, while minimizing heat gain in the summer. The high levels of insulation in the walls, roof, and floor help to minimize heat loss to the outside, and our windows are highly insulated and have low levels of solar heat gain to minimize heat loss through the windows.
In addition, our passive houses are equipped with a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, which helps to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature by providing fresh air while minimizing heat loss.
While our passive houses are designed to be highly energy efficient and to minimize the need for heating, a small amount of supplemental heating may be needed in very cold climates. This can be provided by a small heating system, such as an electric heater or a heat pump, or by the heat recovery ventilation system.
There are many benefits to heating a passive house in the winter. The high levels of insulation and airtight construction help to reduce energy costs and reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. The use of passive solar design and the mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery can also help to improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of condensation and mold.
Overall, our passive houses are designed to be comfortable, energy efficient, and sustainable, and provide many benefits for homeowners. Thank you for considering us for your passive house design and construction needs.