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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
May 9, 20214 min read
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, 20214 min read
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
Dec 20, 20207 min read
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
Nov 29, 20204 min read
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 15, 20208 min read
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
Sep 28, 20204 min read
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
Aug 31, 20204 min read
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, 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 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
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