Newry Passive House

Net Zero Passive Farmhouse in Sunday River Valley

Location: Newry, Maine

Year Completed: 2010

Gross Floor Area:

Design: Garland Mill and Maine Passive House

This home is located in the Sunday River valley with views of the ski slopes nearby. 

The home includes a main floor with kitchen and living area plus a primary bedroom. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a home office. A porch connects the home to a two car garage framed with locally milled Hemlock lumber.

Features:

  • PHIUS Certified Passive House

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 Windows for high thermal performance

Carbon Conscious Choices:

  • Locally sourced wood for framing and siding of the garage

  • Stained and waxed concrete floor

  • Slab on grade concrete foundation