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Passive House
Contemporary Townhouse
Redbrick Passive House
![Dining room with a large grey area rug, marble dining table, black velvet dining chairs, wood credenza, two large paintings hanging on the walls, and a large silver chandlier.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Dining-Room-1.jpg)
This historic Brooklyn Heights townhouse met contemporary Passive House construction standards. The project was a true collaborative effort between the developer, builder, realtor, and architect.
After
![A brick rear facade with several levels. The garden floor leads up to the rear yard. The parlor floor has a deck with a table and charirs and gas grill. Another roof deck is accessible from the third floor. The top of the fifth floor is a furnished roof deck.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Back-Facade.jpg)
Before
At the rear of the house, a new addition was designed allow maximum light into the house, create seamless relationship from interior to exterior, and make the entire façade feel cohesive.
![View looking down an open staircase from the fifth floor of a townhouse. The staircase has white oak risers and black handrail](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Stairwell-1.jpg)
![Fifth floor landing of a five-story townhouse with a large skylight above the staircase, and a large window at the landing. The floors are white oak and the walls are painted white.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Top-Floor-Landing.jpg)
![Full-width kitchen in a Brooklyn Heights townhouse with light grey millwork surrounded by marble countertops, island, and backsplash. Four barstools are lined up at the built-in eating area on the island. The high ceilings are covered in paneling.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Kitchen-2.jpg)
![Recreation room with wood floors, three windows, and a large navy blue sectional with orange and yellow pillows.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Recreational-Room-1.jpg)
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![Office with a chrome and lacquered wood desk, office chair, and a guest chair next to it. Two large paintings hang on the walls, and a large blue chevron area rug covers the white oak floors.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Office.jpg)
![Living room with two large white couches facing each other. A large marble coffee table sits in between them, in front of a large, modern, marble mantel. Above the mantel is a large mirror. Above the coffee table, a large chrome chandelier hangs. On either side of the mantel, credenzas with aged glass mirrors provide storage.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Living-Room-1.jpg)
Throughout the entertainment spaces, a mix of traditional and modern finishes have a sense of warmth and focus on craftsmanship.
![Wet bar with dark blue millwork, black and white striped stone countertop and backsplash, and light wood floors.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Bar-1.jpg)
![Nursery with a dusty rose carpet, white crib, wallpaper with wheat fields at the bottom, white dresser, circular mirror, flower-covered chandelier, and wood floors.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Bedroom-1.jpg)
![Bedroom with a large gold chandelier, wood floors, blue area rug underneath a bed with a mustard-yellow comforter, and wood dresser.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Bedroom-2.jpg)
Note from the Architect
The artisans that completed the project spent countless hours ensuring the details and finishes were well-resolved. Passive house measures were seamlessly incorporated, often tucked discretely out of sight, culminating in a house that is beautiful first, and high-performance second.
![Floating wood vanity with Jack and Jill sinks, white marble countertops, and white stone tiles on the walls and floors.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/primary-bathroom-2.jpg)
![Primary bath with a freestanding tub in between two windows, a separate shower stall, heated towel bar, and white tile flooring.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/primary-bathroom-1.jpg)
![Rooftop with bluestone pavers, a dining table and chairs, lush evergreen landscaping, and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Rooftop-2.jpg)
![Rear patio with bluestone pavers, table and chairs, and large gas grill, overlooking a lushly landscaped rear yard.](/assets/projects/redbrick-passive-house/Backyard.jpg)
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- KS Design Studio NYC
- Red Brick LLC
- Kleen Construction
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- VHT Studios
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