Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
EnerPHit vs PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION
Comparison between the EnerPHit and Passive House certification criteria, including similarities and differences and why they're both valid
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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 23, 20204 min read
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
Aug 15, 20206 min read
RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
An article on the background of resilience and how to deal with adversity and overcome obstacles by having a positive mindset
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 8, 20205 min read
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES - PART 2 - EASEMENTS
A simplified summary guide to easements, with a focus on right of way issues between neighbours and easy-to-follow illustrations.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 3, 20207 min read
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES - PART 1 - PROPERTY SURVEY
Know your property rights! This post highlights the importance of a property survey, how to read it and your link to additional resources
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jul 26, 20206 min read
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, 202010 min read
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, 20207 min read
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
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jul 5, 20205 min read
WHAT IS A PASSIVE HOUSE?
What exactly is a "Passive House"? You may have heard of this term before and you may immediately think energy efficient. But how is it...
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jun 29, 20207 min read
DEFINING YOUR REQUIREMENTS (EARLY)
Requirements you come up with list all mandatory features in your new home, including all the items you cannot live without
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jun 21, 20206 min read
TOP 10 REASONS FOR BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME
We have come a long way since Henry Ford said “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it is black.”...
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jun 20, 20201 min read
WHAT IS OUR MOTIVATION FOR THIS BLOG?
“We like things done right and done for the right reasons.” In fact, we enjoy good quality and understanding why some things are just...
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