Passive House Traditional Townhouse

Neo-Grec Passive Brownstone

Living room and entryway of a Brooklyn Heights Passive House with arched historic doors and electric fireplace.

This Brooklyn Heights renovation began as an endeavor to bring back the home's original single-family splendor by reimagining the existing, compartmentalized maze of apartments.

Front facade of a Brooklyn Heights Passive House after renovation. — We worked alongside skilled artisans to restore the historic brownstone stoop, cornice, and details.

Front facade of a Brooklyn Heights Passive House before renovation. — We worked alongside skilled artisans to restore the historic brownstone stoop, cornice, and details.

Stair hallway in a Brooklyn Heights Passive House after renovation. — Our clients wanted to restore the home to its pre-1920s elegance, updated for modern living.

Stair hallway in a Brooklyn Heights Passive House before renovation. — Our clients wanted to restore the home to its pre-1920s elegance, updated for modern living.

Rooftop with glazed bulkhead, outdoor kitchen, and bluestone pavers on a Brooklyn Heights Passive House.

Rear garden of a Brooklyn Heights Passive House with outdoor seating.

Living space in a Brooklyn Heights Passive House with Chandelier, credenza, bar cart, and glass table.

Note from the Architect

Because the home sits in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, we took care to ensure the exterior integrated seamlessly with surrounding historic buildings. Adhering to the Passive House standard created a high-performance, energy efficient, and thoughtfully designed home.

Garden level kitchen in a Brooklyn Heights Passive House with doors opening to the rear garden.

Freestanding bathtub, shower stall, and vanity in the primary bathroom of a Brooklyn Heights Passive House

TV room in a Brooklyn Heights Passive House after renovation.

Dining room with two large chandeliers and two large paintings in a Brooklyn Heights Passive House

Stair hallway in the foyer of a Brooklyn Heights Passive House.

Collaborators

Gerard Beekman
BIA Interiors
Nievera Williams Landscape Architects
Taconic Builders

Photography

Mike Tauber

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