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Energy Efficient Homes - The Way to Build

Keith Sawlor, May 5, 2017

There are different ways of achieving energy efficiency in a house. The passive house and net zero approaches are two of the best, as a passive house uses very little energy and a net zero house produces as much energy as it consumes.

Passive House Project: Update #3

Keith Sawlor, February 18, 2017

Despite the harsh winter conditions (2 major storms in 1 week!), the second floor is complete and our Passive House is ready for the roof structure.

Passive House Project: Update #2

Keith Sawlor, February 7, 2017

The first floor of our passive house project is installed. Thank you to our crew for keeping the jobsite neat and tidy. Great job!

Passive House Project: Update #1

Keith Sawlor, January 11, 2017

Our Homeowners will enjoy a beautiful ocean view when this passive house is complete!

Where Do You Plan To Plug In?

Keith Sawlor, August 29, 2016

The Canadian Electrical Code has a standard for the minimum number and general location of electrical outlets in new homes, however that doesn’t mean you can’t add more outlets if...

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Building a new home in Nova Scotia while living 1,500 kilometers away is without a doubt, a major challenge. The choices we made that week have “stood the test of...