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Why build a Passive House? "The obvious answer is low heating and cooling bills, but we find people most appreciate the other benefits, like consistent thermal comfort, sound proofing, and air quality," say the architects.

This 3,200-square-foot structure was assembled with a prefabricated foundation, concrete panel siding, and efficient built-ins, minimizing construction debris and toxins—such as concrete foundation tar—on the site.

The pool, seen through the arched entryway of the kitchen.

Any chance they get, the active family takes a dip in the backyard pool, often with a running start from sliding doors in the living room.

Steps lead down the sloped site from the patio to the pool, allowing the home to “drape” over the topography.

The steps that lead from the covered patio down to the pool are crafted by a local brand, creating a connection between the built form and the site.

Blue Sky Building Systems was chosen because its steel structure could be customized to fit the frame of this highly specific home.

The home is compromised of four modules and a "kit of parts

The glass walls help meet the clients goal of feeling immersed in nature. It was also a realistic choice due to the area’s lack of sun, however that meant solar panels also weren’t feasible.

The home primarily leverages timber rather than steel through the use of the Candour components, creating a more sustainable outcome.