Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
WHAT IS NET ZERO? HOW DOES IT APPLY TO HOUSES?
What is Net Zero? Can a house achieve Net Zero? Defining Net Zero and applicable standards, e.g. Passive House, and remaining challenges.
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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
DOES A HEAT PUMP COUNT AS RENEWABLE ENERGY?
Heat pumps are highly efficient, but are they considered renewable energy? No but they are still a great choice in modern home construction
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
1 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY
Our house blog on its 1-year anniversary!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- May 9, 2021
- 4 min
RENEWABLES VS ENERGY SAVINGS - WHICH IS MORE SUSTAINABLE?
Prioritizing energy efficiency & energy savings is key to becoming more sustainable. Also, what is sustainability and how can you get there
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
EARTH DAY: TOP TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY AT HOME
Top energy savings tips for Earth Day, the main energy consumers in your house and how to address them.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Feb 14, 2021
- 7 min
TOP 10 HOME BUILDING TRENDS FOR 2021
Describing the 2021 home building trends in residential architecture and design. What is today's homeowner looking for in a new home build?
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jan 24, 2021
- 9 min
OUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE THROUGH BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Using biophilic design to connect with nature for the most comfortable home. Principles, do's and don'ts, and the sustainability aspect
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Dec 20, 2020
- 7 min
TAPPING INTO THE GROUND: EXPLORING GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
Exploring the system design, benefits and drawbacks of geothermal heat pump systems (ground source heat pump) for residential projects
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Dec 13, 2020
- 4 min
ROOFS AND THE TYPES OF MATERIALS USED
We often don't pay attention to our roofs until there is a problem. Read more for the pros and cons of asphalt, metal, wood and clay roofs.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 29, 2020
- 4 min
WHAT DOES AN ECO-FRIENDLY, GREEN, SUSTAINABLE PASSIVE HOUSE LOOK LIKE?
Existing energy-efficient houses show that these types of homes don't lack in style or architectural features.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 22, 2020
- 4 min
INSULATING YOUR HOME AND UNDERSTANDING THE TYPES OF MATERIALS USED
In a Passive House, a well insulated home is key to energy efficiency. It is important to know the pros and cons of the insulation used.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 15, 2020
- 8 min
DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO INSTALL A SOLAR SYSTEM?
A look at the whole solar PV system architecture, the return on investment, and our pros and cons
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 1, 2020
- 4 min
COSTS AND EQUITY - PART 2: DOES BUILDING A HOME GIVE YOU INSTANT EQUITY?
Answering the question if building a custom home in Toronto is good for your equity compared to buying. And debunking instant equity myth.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Sep 28, 2020
- 4 min
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN IS BASED ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY THAT PROMOTES PASSIVE HOUSE
The recent government plans on economic recovery are based on climate action and energy efficiency that promote passive house principles.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Sep 7, 2020
- 5 min
KEEPING TWO WALLS
An overview of what defines a substantial renovation project, followed by pros and cons compared to a completely new construction build.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Aug 31, 2020
- 4 min
EnerPHit vs PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION
Comparison between the EnerPHit and Passive House certification criteria, including similarities and differences and why they're both valid
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Aug 23, 2020
- 4 min
PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION CLASSES
A summary of passive house certifications and classes, covering passive house, EnerPHit, Low Energy Building in classic, plus and premium
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 26, 2020
- 6 min
OUR HOUSE PLANS: EXTERIOR WALK AROUND
Our house plans: Exterior walk around. An overview of the property, renderings and elevation drawings showcasing the plans of our house
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 19, 2020
- 10 min
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING STANDARDS
An overview of sustainable buildings standards, from building code, EnerGuide and Energy Star to LEED, Passive House and others
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 11, 2020
- 7 min
PASSIVE HOUSE IS THE FUTURE
Summary of Passive House benefits for cost savings, living comfort and sustainability, making this standard more relevant in years to come