Hidden Lake Passive House
A family's passive dream house
Location Otisfield, Maine
Year Completed 2013
Gross Floor Area 2,40 sq ft
Design Maine Passive House
A family home built and designed to the passive house standard for a family looking for a low carbon footprint. Built with locally harvested materials, and built in part with the help of friends, this home used less than $560 in energy the first year it was built (2013 cost). The home features three bedrooms, a home office, screen porch and a two car garage.
Features:
Built to the Passive House Standard
Timberframed floor system
Passive House Elements:
Larsen Truss 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 Ecliptica Windows for high thermal performance
Carbon Conscious Choices:
Slab on grade foundation
Locally sourced wood for timberframe and siding
Stained and waxed concrete floor
Cellulose Insulation