Ecology Ottawa
Here’s an example of what can be done.
Salus offers housing for adults with mental illness. They are building the largest scale multi-residential affordable housing project built to Passive House standards in North America. It is also the first affordable housing project in the world targeting International Passive Housing certification in a Northern Climate.
Passive houses aim to bring energy usage to an absolute minimum.
They got some coverage on Ottawa Morning on CBC. Give a listen.
“ We don’t have to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment – the real choice is whether to resist change or lead it.”
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Ottawa Salus chose to lead the way. Ottawa Salus inspired an industry with a strong vision: The most affordable building to own and the most comfortable home to move into.
Ottawa Salus adopts the world’s leading standard for building energy efficiency while offering comfort for their client, draft-free, no cold spots, no overheating, lots of fresh air … a home to love …
We need buildings that are good for us the people and good for the planet: We need Passive house buildings.
Sonia Zouari, CanPHI Director, Project Architect and Certified Passive House Designer of the Salus Clementine Project (Former CSV Consultants)