An excellent article that provides into Passive homes – thank you Natalie Rivard, for including us! Passive Houses: Making Your Eco-dreams a Reality
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Green Energy Doors Open 2019
By Anne de Gobeo on August 23, 2019 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
We are excited to be hosting three sites this year! Each is unique in terms of design, lifestyle and needs: Passive Single Family Home at 6011 Snake Island Road in Osgoode. Designed and built with active teenagers in mind, this Osgoode Passive home has ample space and a real connection to nature and outdoor living. […]
Video of Chris’ Presentation on Zero Emission Housing
By Anne de Gobeo on April 15, 2019 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
We are grateful that Sustainable NG recorded the presentations at the 2019 Sustainability Fair on Sunday. His Chris’ presentation looks at the kind of housing that is needed in the face of the climate crisis.
Green Energy Doors Open 2018
By Anne de Gobeo on September 10, 2018 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
Come see us at the GEDO Energy Showcase on Saturday, September 22, 2018 and/or at our site at 323 Wallace Street in Merrickville from 10 AM to 3 PM on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Tours available every hour on the hour, beginning at 10 AM with the last tour at 2 PM.
House Tour on May 5, 2018 at 9:30 AM
By Anne de Gobeo on May 2, 2018 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
It is that time of year again but for this tour, we are asking people to RSVP at anned@ecogenenergy.ca. Based on previous experiences as well as feedback from others, we have decided to cap the tours at 20 people and to increase the length to 1.5 hours (including Q&As). We also have one at 11 […]
Another Successful House Tour
Thanks again to the Merrickville House and Garden Tour for inviting us to be a part of such successful event! Hundreds of people joined in on Chris’ tour! A special credit to Stephen Fuller of einpyre intermedia, for the captivating photos.
House Tour on Saturday, June 10, 2017
We are thrilled to be part of Merrickville’s 12th Annual House and Garden Tour, sponsored by Holy Trinity Anglican Church, on June 10 form 10 AM until 4:00 PM. This year’s tour will highlight Canada’s rich and varied architectural history in both house and garden design. From handsome stone mansions, an artist’s cottage to an Eco-home […]
House Tour on Saturday, March 4, 2017
By Anne de Gobeo on February 10, 2017 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
Off-Grid PV System Up & Running
By Anne de Gobeo on August 16, 2016 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
We “flipped the switch” to activate our new Off-Grid PV system almost two weeks ago and have been enjoying the benefits of energy independence ever since. Two weeks ago we commissioned our Off-Grid PV system and have since had peace of mind knowing that if there is a grid failure, we’ll be just fine. To […]
A Guest’s Perspective on Our Open House
By Anne de Gobeo on July 20, 2016 in Building, Ecogen energy, EcoGenBuild, Green Building, Passive House Build
Paul Cairns, of Building for a Better Future, took part in our Open House in July and this was his interpretation. We couldn’t have said it any better, Paul, thank you! EcoGen Energy and Build’s Passive House Visit