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Jewel Box Passive House Images
We all love this super low carbon footprint energy efficient Passive House, it feels like it grew from the earth and settled right in as if it’s always been there. A small-sized house designed for local wood and metal sculptor, Don Freas...
Posted on August 05, 2011
Le Jardin Passive House Images
This cozy prefab home is nestled in the woods with the sounds of nature and country living as the background music for the homeowners while tending their extensive gardens-to-be. We designed this home for the precise needs of the two homeowners, great...
Posted on August 05, 2011
Modern Island Passive House Images
Location: Shaw Island, WA
Every inch of this ultra modern and sleek, energy efficient glass box is put to good use, from its pinwheel design with a pre-manufactured walls and mechanical core to its floor to ceiling glass connecting the house firmly to...
Posted on August 05, 2011
Contemporary NW Passive House Images
Essential, contemporary, simple and minimal defines this uncomplicated yet extremely energy efficient northwest home. Designed for an active family of four, the one-story 3 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan offers tasteful aging in place features but with a strong sense of privacy...
Posted on August 05, 2011
Automatic Window Shades-German Made by Pazen
Without a doubt, we are all in love with the integral automatic window shades used on the Jewel Box Passive House windows.
The windows themselves are extremely high performing, German made by Pazen.
While not a high action...
Posted on August 05, 2011
Country Charm Passive House Fly Through
Another amazing example of the design flexibility of the unparalleled energy efficient building standard, Passive House!
Green building at it’s most charming, this modern farmhouse, lightly French inspired, is a study in whimsy, drama, and eclecticism. Designed for a family of three, lots...
Posted on August 05, 2011
The North Project Passive House Images
Eclectic, playful, monochromatic two-tone, modern styling in east Olympia! This cheerful 1900sf home was designed for living and entertaining for a young active family. This bright and roomy house has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large vaulted great room, a second story...
Posted on August 03, 2011
Interview 2: Living in a Passive House
The North family hit the road running when they moved in, no time wasted with adding charm,...
Posted on July 06, 2011
The Coolest Awnings
The Jewel Box is getting some earrings. The ultra-cool awnings were placed yesterday and look sharp as all get-out. The awning over the entry way to the house will have clear polycarbonate overhead, the workshop awning will have galvanized metal. Very cool!
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Posted on June 21, 2011
The Jewel Box: Moving In
Well, the homeowner of the magical Jewel Box moved in recently, surrounded by boxes, unplaced furniture, lost minutiae, and excitement for setting up life in his new house! Being an artist and woodworker and avid admirer of all things simply elegant, he...
Posted on June 18, 2011