Staff House at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
a passive rebuild
Location Newry, ME
Year Completed 2020
Gross Floor Area 1,680 sq ft
Architect Opal Architecture
The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) staff house in Newry, Maine was a meaningful project for the Maine Passive House team. Our lead carpenter on the project previously worked for Outward Bound in Colorado, and our founder once spent a winter living at the old staff house. This new building provides essential support for HIOBS operations, housing a shared kitchen, common space, bathrooms, and laundry facilities, with surrounding cabins serving as staff sleeping quarters.
Features
Passive House Envelope
All Electric Building (Incl on demand hot water)
2x8 stud walls with exterior EPS insulation
Passive House Elements
Zehnder ERV for balanced ventilation and superior indoor air quality
Proclima Airsealing products for airtight construction
Triple-Glazed Windows for high thermal performance
Carbon Conscious Choices
Cellulose Insulation
Locally Milled Wood siding and Flooring
On demand electric hot water
Waxed Concrete Floor