
Certified Passive
BYNG STREET, VICTORIA, BC


living room
The owner designed this custom home, representing a true reflection of their values and goals. The detail ensures high-performance energy efficiency while influencing style and design elements to make the space comfortable. The structure incorporates beautiful features, such as the custom-forged steel screen at the front entrance, handcrafted by Jake James, Artist, and Blacksmith. One main benefit of passive houses is high-energy efficiency and comfort. To qualify for a Passive House certification, a design and construction team must adhere to strict criteria, such as airtight construction, high-performance glazing, thermal bridge-free detailing, and superior insulation values.

kitchen


back of house
LIVING ROOM
FEATURES
PASSIVE HOME CERTIFIED
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Wall assembly insulated 2x6 wood frame construction
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8” exterior insulation
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R32 effective wall assembly
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R40 insulated footings
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R80 roof insulation
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0.19 ACH (air change per hour)
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Zendher HRV system with 95% heat recovery
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Optiwin passive house certified windows with triple pane glazing
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Heat and cooling demand 15kw/m2 per year
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Burnished concrete floors
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Custom steel work by local blacksmith Jake James
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±0.5°C temperature variation across the home, delivering consistent, energy-efficient comfort
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North American record holder for airtightness (2016–2018)

HALLWAY STAIRCASE

BATHROOM

BEDROOM