Perched high on a hill overlooking Noe Valley and the Bay, 2123 Castro will be on the market June 2016. Yet another happy collaboration with Mark Thomas, of Hood Thomas Architects , will prove to be one of the most stunning.
Key Elements of a Passive House:
Super insulation
Triple glazed windows
HRV (heat recovery ventilation)
Thoughtful use of shading and home orientation
Key Benefits of a Passive House versus standard code buildings:
Energy Efficiency (cuts consumption by 70-90%)
Cleaner air
Quieter home
Superior crafted construction
Performance based certification (can’t be “green-washed”)
When complete, 2123 Castro will feature:
Passive House Certification
Net Zero
LEED Certification
4 bedrooms
4.5 bathrooms
2 car garage & basement
3 stories
LED lighting
Triple pane windows
Passive House standard Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
In The News:
We are supplying windows and to a gut-renovation of a Manhattan townhouse and have completed an analysis of energy costs and comfort levels comparing the existing single pane windows to (a) Energy Star windows and doors (b) our own Certified Passive House windows.
The differences between the three options are staggering and gives food for thought to anyone considering a deep retrofit project. Certified Passive House windows provide exceptional comfort whilst also realizing significant energy savings.