A Passive House in New Brunswick Gets a Touch of Romanian Flair

Taking this a step further, anyone who cares about the following may want to take a second look at building Passive:

1. unmatched comfort
2. superb air quality
3. extremely resilient building
4. the path to net-zero

These are the principles behind Passive House (Passiv Haus) - the emerging home building standard that is gaining popularity worldwide and paving the way for high-performance homes. Read more about Passive House HERE.

Why Anyone/Everyone Can Build This Way

Although Passive Homes may seem extreme for some when it comes to designing and building a new home, it's clear from these homeowners that it doesn't have to be complicated, and is about paying attention to the right things:

It is a great way to live - with very significant energy savings over time. We found ourselves entirely warm throughout the winter, and the constant intake and circulation of fresh air translate into better air quality. Consistent temperatures and the lack of "cold spots" were a tremendous improvement over our previous living situation. Another consideration is that building passive forces you to think about the effective use of space. It doesn't need to be more expensive than a conventional build if you're willing to compromise on the square footage or design more effectively. - Ryan Strynatka

Why We Love it

• One of the most air-tight homes in Canada
• Incomparable Comfort
• Solar Hot water heater
• Siding from locally harvested and milled white cedar.
• Roofing is made from recycled rubber and plastic and is a local product.
• Cellulose insulation made locally & from recycled newsprint.

Details

• Lot: Private 1.9 acres
• Square Footage: 3,600 sqft
• Bedrooms: 3
• Baths: 3.5
• Built: 2015

You can find out more about the details and specs of Ryan and Teo's house HERE.