Fairmount House

  • LEED Platinum rating
  • Modeled for Net Zero Energy: to be confirmed after a year of analysis
  • Passive House wall construction (double wall with TJIs as Larsen trusses)
  • Air Sealed
  • .8 ACH Blower Door Test
  • Heat Recovery Ventilator
  • Thermal Bridge Free
  • Rainwater harvesting (4,500 gallons stored and filtered onsite)
  • Use of Grey water for non-potable applications within the house
  • 13KW photovoltaic array
  • Solar thermal hot water
  • triple glazed windows and exterior doors
  • Rain screen
  • Use of LED lights throughout the house
  • All windows and exterior doors are equipped with mechanical blinds for thermal gain/ lose control
  • House is fully monitored