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Passive House
Contemporary Townhouse
First Passive House Plus in North America

This Carroll Gardens townhouse is the first Certified Passive House Plus in North America, working towards net-zero energy via a rooftop solar array.
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A sculptural staircase and large expanses of glass connect the indoors and outdoors throughout the home in the large rear addition.
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On the roof, a south-facing solar canopy provides shade from the summer sun and protection from rain.
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Note from the Architect
We restored the front façade and designed a mansard rooftop addition and large rear addition – doubling the floor area. On the interiors, BIA Interiors was inspired by the home's light-filled open concept.







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- BIA Interiors
- Brooklyn Solarworks
- P Joe Construction
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- John Muggenborg
- Seth Caplan
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- Brooklyn Magazine
- Arch Daily
- Inhabitat
- Grand Designs Magazine
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