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)
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