Passive House Traditional Townhouse

Brooklyn Heights Passive Rowhouse

The owners of this Brooklyn Heights Historic District townhome envisioned a beautiful, comfortable home to facilitate the family's busy lifestyle. They also wanted the home to be accessible, with elevator access to each level, including the roof deck. Employing Passive House standards to the design of the home was integral to making the family's dreams come true.

White painted brick rear facade with a two-story black bay window and balcony atop it after our renovation — The rear facade of the home is visible from the street, so our renovation included restoring and upgrading the large bay window. We extended its structure to the garden floor and added a balcony above.

White painted brick rear exterior with a one-story black bay window before our renovation. — The rear facade of the home is visible from the street, so our renovation included restoring and upgrading the large bay window. We extended its structure to the garden floor and added a balcony above.

The rear facade of the home is visible from the street, so our renovation included restoring and upgrading the large bay window. We extended its structure to the garden floor and added a balcony above.

Rooftop with a black bulkhead, bluestone pavers, and an outdoor kitchen. — The family wanted open spaces that connected and communicated well with each other, where interior and exterior spaces flowed effortlessly. We achieved this at the roof deck with an outdoor kitchen, which is accessible via the home's elevator.

Unfinished rooftop before our renovation. — The family wanted open spaces that connected and communicated well with each other, where interior and exterior spaces flowed effortlessly. We achieved this at the roof deck with an outdoor kitchen, which is accessible via the home's elevator.

The family wanted open spaces that connected and communicated well with each other, where interior and exterior spaces flowed effortlessly. We achieved this at the roof deck with an outdoor kitchen, which is accessible via the home's elevator.