A passivehaus designed home situated on the south face of Tower mountain has much more to it than meets the eye. The building envelope consists of 2x6 framing clad with 9.5" I joists filled with high density insulation. The glazing is high performance German windows. Cladding is natural stone and resin impregnated wood paneling. The inside shows the technicality of the project with flush base, window and door casing. This home is also equipped with state of the art mechanical systems that ensure the comfort and safety of its occupants.