Passive House E-Design is dedicated to working with architects, designers and owners to create certified Passive Houses in Canada. We bring the knowledge of:

1. Canadian residential construction experience
2. the Passive House design principals,
3. the PHPP software expertise
4. a practical approach to construction solutions

Design Phase - Energy Modelling
We complete detailed energy calculations for the residence based on the plans you have provided. Using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software the energy consumption of your building is modelled. The calculations include:

• treated floor area, exterior building envelope surfaces,
• U-values of building components,
• effects of orientation and shading,
• ventilation heat requirements,
• domestic hot water demand including plumbing losses and
• household electricity demand.

Based on the calculation results we will recommend construction detailing and building materials to achieve the Passive House Energy Standard.

Construction Phase - Certification
During the construction phase we will work with you to insure quality construction and to produce the necessary documentation to finalize certification by the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS).

Resources
Passive House E-Design will contract required consulting resources to provide specialized expertise in the areas of mechanical engineering, architecture and sustainable landscape architecture, and Passive House construction as required.