Gorham Passive Build
Certified and Innovative
Location Gorham, NH
Year Completed 2023
Gross Floor Area 2,216 sq ft
Architect Project Co+Op
Located on a wooded lot outside of Gorham, New Hampshire, the Clay Brook Passive House sets a national benchmark for performance and sustainability. Certified by PHIUS, this all-electric home earned the lowest HERS rating (18) in the country (before renewables).
The homeowner’s commitment to high efficiency living and sustainable construction led to a project designed and built with a focus on data collection and home automation. Constructed with double stud walls and incorporating a range of passive house components, the home blends deep energy efficiency with durable and locally sourced materials as well as groundbreaking AC power circuits.
Features:
PHIUS Certified Passive House
Innovative DC power system for lighting and low voltage systems
Smart Electrical Span Panel
Passive House Elements
Double Stud Super Insulated Wall System
Zehnder ERV for balanced ventilation and superior indoor air quality
Mitsubishi Airsource Heat Pumps for heating and cooling
Proclima Airsealing products for airtight construction
Triple-Glazed Logic Windows for high thermal performance
Carbon Conscious Choices
Cellulose Insulation
Locally Milled Wood siding and Flooring
Glavel (Foam Glass Aggregate) Subslab Insulation
DC Lighting System