Please Join Us For The 2014 International Passive House Days
TE Studio is excited to invite you to the fifth annual Passive House Tour in our region.
Please join us for an opportunity to learn about and experience Passive House—the world's most comfortable and energy effcient building standard.
Two of our designs will be open to the public on November 8 and 9, 2014. Please find details below. We look forward to seeing you.
Passive House in the Woods in Hudson, WI
See Wisconsin's first certified Passive House, which to date is one of very few energy-positive homes in the country. Beyond its US and German Passive House certifications, the Passive House in the Woods received GreenStar Gold certification, as well as Green Builder's 2011 Best Technical Achievement Award.
Open House November 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM
- Guided tour with designer Tim Eian at 10:15 AM
- Stay for Q&A and networking
Address
908 Kirkwood Way North
Town of Hudson, WI 54016
Highlights
- Passive solar design
- Photovoltaic and solar thermal renewable energy systems
- Modern custom design, compact floorpan layout
- Sustainable and durable construction
- Rooftop terrace and green roof
- Green building materials
- Extensive gardening
- German-made Optiwin windows and motorized exterior sunshades
- Heat-recovery ventilation system with earthloop preheater
- Passionate design team and home owner
Experience one of America's most energy efficient farm houses. This home features a passive solar design, durable construction methods and a generous, highly functional layout.
Open House November 9, from 11 AM to 3 PM
- Guided tour with designer Tim Eian at 11:15 AM
- Stay for Q&A and networking
Address
2713 Union Lake Trail
Northfield, MN 55057
Highlights
- Passive solar design
- Custom design, generous floorpan layout with front porch, back porch, breezeway and garage
- Sustainable and durable construction
- Green building materials
- German-made Optiwin windows and motorized exterior sunshades
- Ground-source heat pump system for in-floor heating and cooling
- Commercial heat-recovery ventilation system with earthtube
- Home automation systems including lighting and mechanical systems
Note: If you wish to participate in the guided tours, we ask that you arrive 10 minutes prior the scheduled start of the tour. Please call us, or email with questions. TE Studio: (612) 246-4670; info@testudio.com
