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For this private build, Local Impact Design provided design (including floorplan, elevations and 3-D renderings/walk-through), Passive House guidance, and mechanical design/specification, including Ventilation system sizing/spec Domestic hot water (DHW) system Heating system Passive House energy modelling (PHPP software) Shading analysis (against overheating) For the latest news and updates on this project click here Joseph Net Zero

 Living Building Challenge House, Guelph, Ontario This cutting-edge three-generation home is being designed and built to align with the stringent "Living Building Challenge (LBC)" rating system. The house uses Passive House design methodologies and is aiming to achieve Net Zero Annual Energy via rooftop PV. Working with SHED - strategic healthy ecological design, Local Impact

Design of three infill houses to Passive House level of construction, incorporating a shared earth tube under an adjacent daycare playground. The homes will include one 2500 sf single-family dwelling plus two laneway homes behind. The first laneway home is to have a target area of 900 sq.ft. The second laneway home will be 1100

6-plex live/work Passive House housing project, Guelph, Ontario This project embodies sustainable lifestyle, in the form of live-work units (no commuting), healthy building (zero VOC, minimized EMF) and maximum use of locally sourced materials. Working with architect David McAuley. Local Impact Design is providing energy modelling and mechanical design. “Sustainable” design features include: • passive