HAWKINS HOUSE

Hawkins House is perhaps the greenest certified home in Nova Scotia. Being built by designer/builder Natalie Leonard, the home has now received both Passive House certification and LEED® Canada for Homes Gold certification... By achieving the German Passive House standard the heating costs were estimated at $200/year. This is achieved by conserving energy rather than generating energy with renewable technologies which are expensive to install and maintain. This approach makes the home's construction affordable by eliminating the need for a furnace and central heating system. Instead of spending money on expensive technology dollars can be spent on insulation, which is relatively maintenance free. First year monitoring data shows the home's energy use is on target... A project targeting Passive House and LEED for Homes Certification

Also known as: Hawkins House Project