HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES FOR THE FUTURE by MICHELLE HOPKINS
20 Home Decor & Renovations | Fall 2019
drafty, noisy, century-old home in East Vancouver. Initially, the landscape architect and his wife were going to renovate, but after speaking to Bryn Davidson, architect and principal Lanefab Design/Build, they opted on a new build. Not just any new home, a Passive House (PH). “After Bryn explained to us what a Passive House was, I did more research and I was in,” says Brumpton. “We felt it was the right thing to do for the environment because it reduces gas emissions.” Brumpton loves that their new home has no drafts, is cozy yearround and better yet, they don’t hear “the sirens wailing or the neighbour’s happy dog.” “I believe Passive Houses are the future,” Brumpton adds. “We should
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