The term 'Active House' is the name for a "vision of buildings that create healthier and more comfortable lives for their occupants without negative impact on the climate" – and there exists a newly built home of this kind in Toronto.
The Active House style is environmentally friendly in a way that is different from the other 'Passive House' measurement that designers and architects use. Rather than having insulation and small windows, the Active House style has large windows and skylights to optimize light. The interior of the house has clear Scandinavian influences, with large open spaces, minimal decor and pale neutral colors.
This minimalist, eco-friendly home works to provide an alternative style of designing homes in a way that is functional, attractive and livable.
What's Driving This Trend
- Active House Design
- Opportunity for architects and designers to develop high-performance building designs that prioritize occupant comfort without negative impact on the environment using the Active House style.
- Eco-friendly Homes
- Opportunity for builders to construct residential housing using eco-friendly materials and design principles with the minimalist approach.
- Smart Homes
- Opportunity for developers to integrate technology to power and automate homes with the aim of reducing energy consumption, such as using sensors to optimize lighting with larger windows and skylights.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to embrace new construction methodologies in creating climate-friendly, energy-efficient, and high-performance high-quality buildings using the Active House style.
- Real Estate
- Opportunity for real estate developers to incorporate environmentally sustainable designs, materials, and technology into residential and commercial properties in response to growing consumer demand.
- Renewable Energy
- Opportunity for renewable energy companies to partner with builders and developers to implement cost-effective and scalable energy-efficient solutions in creating sustainable homes for homeowners seeking to reduce dependence on traditional energy sources.
