Passivhaus is a voluntary standard that ensures energy efficiency in buildings and this low energy residence in Maine is designed after these standards.
The Cousins River Residence is, on the outside, a simple looking home sitting on a beautiful plot of land, but designers from GO Logic ensured that the interior of the home is not only energy efficient, but modern as well. The home was built using "super insulated foundation," high performance windows and a "heat recovery ventilation system with 88% efficiency." The low energy residence is built to have high ceilings and a mix of a barn-like atmosphere with modern features -- including the stainless steel kitchen.
By enforcing strict energy standards upon themselves, the designers of this home were able to creatively build a house that is not only beautiful but has a very small ecological footprint.
Super-Insulated Residences
This Low Energy Residence in Maine is Up to Passivhaus Standards
Trend Themes
1. Passivhaus Homes - The trend of building homes to Passivhaus standards is gaining popularity as energy efficiency becomes more important in construction.
2. Super-insulated Buildings - A growing trend is the use of super-insulated foundations and high-performance windows to create low-energy buildings.
3. Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems - The increasing use of heat recovery ventilation systems with high efficiency is a trend for modern low-energy buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Construction - The residential construction industry can benefit from incorporating techniques such as super-insulation and heat recovery ventilation systems to create low-energy homes.
2. Sustainable Architecture - In the field of sustainable architecture, designing homes that meet the Passivhaus standard is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Energy Efficiency Products - There is a growing demand for energy-efficient products such as super-insulated foundations and high-performance windows in building construction.