Amesbury Passive Home
Tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood near downtown Amesbury, MA, this 1,900-square-foot home exemplifies modern energy-efficient design and construction. Built using passive house panels from Ecocor, the home combines innovative building techniques with exceptional performance metrics, making it a standout in sustainable living.
Location: Amesbury, MA
Services: Energy-efficient design and construction
Insulation:
Foundation: R48
Exterior Walls: R47
Roof: R80
Airtightness: 0.1 ACH50
Glazing: Viking triple-pane windows and doors
Energy Use Info: Mechanical ventilation system: Zehnder Q450 ERV
This home features unique construction elements, including a frost-protected shallow foundation. By utilizing 8" and 12" structurally rated EPS insulation, the foundation meets all structural and frost protection requirements with minimal excavation—a key feature that underscores both efficiency and sustainability.
The airtightness of this home is another extraordinary achievement. An initial blower door test recorded an airtightness level of 0.1 ACH50, described by the HERS rater as "remarkably tight" and the best result measured by ABA in their 17 years of HERS rating single-family homes.
The exceptional insulation values and triple-pane Viking windows further ensure outstanding energy efficiency and comfort throughout the year.
