Passive homes

Some advantages of passive houses include lower energy costs and design flexibility, airtightness, extreme comfort, HRV compliance, and constant dryness. But, on the other hand, they're also expensive to build and difficult to locate.

What does the term Solar Passive Design actually mean? Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air

OPAL's modern reinterpretation of regional vernacular themes, comprehensive site response, and a deep integration of building performance and aesthetics.

Enjoy sustainable living just north of New York City with this one-of-a-kind passive solar home that heats itself.

Every wonder what makes a house a Passive House?

Follow these steps to create an energy efficient home that in turn produces a comfortable, healthy home for you and your family.

Completed in 2018 in Columbia County, United States. Images by Oliver Mint. The first ground-up residential project completed by emerging New York City-based Amalgam Studio. Conceived as a modern barn, the 5,000 sq ft (465...

This passive solar, energy efficient home was designed for a young family in Beverley. Our client wanted a bespoke home that incorporated language and materials appropriate to its rural setting and had a strong connection to the land. The house is orientated to take advantage of the natural solar pa

~ Includes Both Original and Flipped Version Plans ~ Full architectural plan set for Long House - a minimal and modern Scandinavian barn house with dramatic vaulted ceilings, a rustic spruce cladded exterior and a clever, efficient layout with no hallways. The overall architecture is simple, with a single gable running from front to back, where it opens up to extra high ceilings and a full wall of glazing in the living spaces that connect to a large outdoor entertaining area. The design…