Expertise
We build Passive Houses that are energy efficient, fire-resilient, and built to the highest quality standards.
Why We Build Above Code
Building to code is the bare minimum. We build to the Passive House Standard, which provides measurable outcomes for home performance.
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Passive Houses are built with fire-resistant cladding and ember-resistant and foam-free unvented construction. These materials and techniques create a structure with superior fire resilience.
As damaging as fire is to a home, smoke damage can be nearly as destructive. Toxic smoke can render a home uninhabitable for months and require a complicated and expensive remediation process. A Passive Home is built with meticulous attention to the building envelope. When combined with a state-of-the-art smart ventilation system, smoke, pollution and toxic particulates are kept out of the house.
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Passive House is recognized as the most energy efficient building standard in the world, using up to 90% less energy than a home built to conventional code.
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Passive Houses are built with airtight construction and smart ventilation, with mechanically managed and continuously filtered fresh air circulation to expel indoor pollutants.
With the average American spending 90% of their time indoors it is vital that the spaces they occupy maintain fresh and contaminant-free air.
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Robust climate-specific wall insulation and high-quality windows lend to sound damping, creating a quiet and relaxing indoor environment.
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Advanced building techniques and available smart home technology ensure that all home systems are integrated, and comfort, safety and convenience are optimized.
We invite you to explore the unique features of an active project, “Azari Khuneh,” a passive house designed to rise from the ashes of the Marshall Fire. This project, named “House of Fire” in remembrance of the original home lost in the Marshall Fire, embodies a thoughtful approach to climate resilience and sustainability.
These features contribute to a safe and sustainable home, honoring both the memory of the past and the promise of the future.