Oxbow Beer Garden

From Barn to Brewery

Location Oxford, ME

Year Completed 2019

Gross Floor Area 3,439 sq ft

Architect Leslie Benson design

At Oxbow Beer Garden, Maine Passive House gave new life to a 200-year old barn by relocating it onto a new foundation and transforming it into a modern, high performing restaurant – while preserving its original charm and historic timber frame. Built on a tight budget, the building features 10" double stud walls and a meticulously air-sealed envelope.  During construction, the entire barn was heated with a single 5,500W electric heater, a testament to the efficiency of a high-performance building.

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Features

• Original 200-Year-Old Timber Frame

• Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

• Deep Energy Retrofit

• Airtight Building Envelope

Passive House Elements

• ERV for balanced ventilation and superior indoor air quality

• Mitsubishi Air Source Heat Pumps for heating and cooling

• Proclima Airsealing Products for Airtight Construction

Carbon Conscious Choices

• Cellulose Insulation

• Locally Milled Wood siding

• Extensive use of Reclaimed Materials