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, 20214 min read
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
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
Apr 18, 20217 min read
RENEWABLES: IS WIND POWER A VIABLE OPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?
Critical factors for a residential wind energy system, pros and cons of a wind turbine, and final thoughts on wind power
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Feb 14, 20217 min read
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, 20219 min read
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, 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
Dec 13, 20204 min read
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, 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 22, 20204 min read
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, 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
Nov 1, 20204 min read
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, 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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