Keffer Passive House

Location
Pike County, PA
Size
2,900 sqft
Status
Construction
Years
2015
HERS
32

“It made sense to us to build a house that met the most advanced building and energy standards possible. The design is perfect for enjoying the spectacular forest and lake setting.”

Lynn and Tom Keffer, homeowners

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Keffer Cropped Westward Ho
Keffer Cropped Raise The Roof
Keffer Cropped Axis To The Maxxis Rev
Keffer Cropped Tick City
Keffer Cropped Trial By Fire
Keffer Cropped Table Service
Keffer Cropped Nightline
Keffer Cropped Picture Window
Keffer Cropped Stairwell To Lunch
Keffer Cropped Zig It Real
Keffer Cropped Bunktime Stories
Keffer Passive House Site Plan
Keffer First Floor Plan
Keffer Second Floor Plan
Keffer East Elevation
Keffer North Elevation
Keffer South Elevation
Keffer West Elevation
Keffer Passive House - Section
Keffer Passive House
Keffer Passive House - 5 principles
RPA PH Wall Assembly
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STORY


DESCRIPTION

The Keffer Residence is Pike County, Pennsylvania’s first home designed to meet the Passive House standard. The house is a weekend family retreat for a retired couple from the New York metropolitan area. Located in a historic private forest preserve, the design had to respect the off site views from the road and lake. The site is densely wooded with excellent solar access to free energy and views of a pristine mountain lake.

DESIGN

The exterior is visually quiet and blends into the forested lakeside setting and community aesthetic standards. The interior is a modern, open plan with living spaces facing the lake on the south, and mechanicals systems occupying the north. An outdoor room with fireplace integrates indoor and outdoor living. The surrounding forest is selectively pruned to provide filtered views to the lake, improved solar gain, and to allow natural light and air flow. The new home meets the rigorous Passive House standard ensuring the most comfortable and healthy indoor environment available. A future roof mounted PV solar system will make this home net zero energy.  




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