First Passive House Plus in the United States

Sustainability
Penthouse of a Carroll Gardens townhouse with bluestone pavers, striped outdoor furniture, sliding glass doors, and a rooftop solar array.
John Muggenborg

Baxt Ingui Architects is excited to share that our Carroll Gardens project is the first Certified Passive House Plus in the United States and North America!

This project was one in a series of Passive Houses completed by our firm alongside six contractors, three engineers, a number of Passive House consultants, and many environmentally conscious clients. Over the past two years, this focused group and collaborative effort allowed for a highly efficient process, ultimately resulting in a systematic approach that can lead others to Passive House Certification.

Sculptural staircase with open stringers and open risers in front of large, floor to ceiling windows.
Rear facade of a brick townhouse with large expanses of glass, a rooftop balcony, and large sliding glass doors
Eat-in kitchen with dark wood cabinetry and accents, a marble-topped island, and a sliding glass door leading to a juliet balcony. To the right of the image, a dark wood dining table is in front of a staircase leading down to the next level of the house. A blonde woman holding a vase of flowers walks from the left to the right of the frame.

We'd like to thank everyone on the team for their creativity and hard work.

Contractor and Air Sealer: P Joe Construction

Mechanical Engineer: RJD Engineering LLC

Structural Engineer: D'Huy Engineering, Inc.

Passive House Consultant: Sam McAfee

Passive House Certifier and Technical Advisor: Passive House Academy

Interior Designer: BIA Interiors LLC

Photography: John Muggenborg