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Catskills Passive House

Saugerties, New York

2015

Designed according to the Passive House Institute's strict insulation and energy efficiency standards, the home consists of only the healthiest materials since off-gassing is extremely harmful in a tightly sealed building. The house runs exclusively on electricity, which is powered mostly by a solar panel array. Read more about this home in this Dwell article.

Build

Bensonwood

Style

Modern

Size

1,500 sq ft
2 bed 3 bath

Structure Details

R35 OB Plus wall
R49 roof
Zola Triple pane windows
Douglas fir glulams

Amenities

Woodstove
Screened Porch
Large walk-in closets
Sauna

Energy Details

Passive House
Solar panels

Photography

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