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Gas vs Induction

Gas vs Induction

by GPH | Sep 2, 2018 | Air Quality, Comfort, Energy Efficiency, Passive House, Renovations

BLOG Get Aggressive ~ Build Passive Become a part of this movement today! Gas vs Induction So I’ve been building and promoting Passive Design/ Inspired Construction of residential homes for a few years now. The one question I always get asked is: “can we have a...
We are a 2018 Ovation Awards FINALIST

We are a 2018 Ovation Awards FINALIST

by GPH | Mar 7, 2018 | Air Quality, Comfort, Energy Efficiency, Innovative, Passive House, Renovations, Retrofitting

Grande Pacific Homes is proud to be a Ovation Awards FINALIST – for residential renovator of the year and best renovation over 1 million – for the Princess EnerPHit™

Air Quality and Comfort

Air Quality and Comfort

by GPH | Mar 4, 2018 | Air Quality, Comfort, Passive House, Renovations, Retrofitting

Just think coming home and the air smells fresh, the air is evenly tempered from your feet to your head in every room and I mean every room basement included. So little dust my wife and I are considering getting rid of our cleaner.

The Dark Side of the Coanda Effect; Part 2

The Dark Side of the Coanda Effect; Part 2

by GPH | Dec 5, 2016 | Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, Renovations, Retrofitting

Last week, we outlined the positive ways the Coanda effect can be used in your Passively styled home. Now we will outline the drawbacks of how uncomfortable the Coanda effect can be in a regular house.

The Coanda Effect; Keeping Fresh Air Flowing in Your (Passive) Home

The Coanda Effect; Keeping Fresh Air Flowing in Your (Passive) Home

by GPH | Nov 28, 2016 | Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, Passive House, Retrofitting

The Coanda Effect is the habit of moving air to stick to an unobstructed surface as it flows outwards. The wings of an airplane depend on this support to keep them in the sky. Passive home builders implement this effect to properly ventilate the rooms of a home.

Keeping The Canadian Chill Outside

Keeping The Canadian Chill Outside

by GPH | Nov 21, 2016 | Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, Passive House, Retrofitting

Now that it’s getting cold out, it becomes increasingly apparent that we need more Passive housing in Canada. Once we turn our clocks back and the darkness comes even earlier in the day, it seems like it is synchronized with the cold Canadian winters.

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