Norway High Performance House
High Performing modern home in Norway Maine
Location Norway, ME
Year Completed 2017
Gross Floor Area 1,989 sq ft
Architect Kaplan Thompson Architects
Set above Norway Lake with stunning views of the Western Maine mountains, this high-performance home blends elegant design with passive house principles. Built to the passive house standard, it features super-insulated wall construction and an airtight envelope while operating entirely on electricity to deliver year-round comfort and efficiency. In addition to comfortable and beautiful living areas, the home includes an indoor endless pool for year-round swimming.
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Features
Passive House Envelope
All Electric Building
Indoor Endless Pool
Morso Woostove
Passive House Elements
Double Stud Super Insulated Wall Construction
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
Waxed and Polished Concrete Floors