3,000 sf single family Passive House set into the hillside near Nederland, CO

Nestled in a ponderosa grove with lovely rocky outcrops, this home boasts spectacular views to the Eldora ski resort and Indian Peaks wilderness. Oriented to capture southern sun and views, this home is designed to resist the brutal winds and intense climate of its mountain setting. At over 8,000’ above sea level and Climate Zone 7, creating such a light-filled, comfortable home, requiring minimal energy to heat is a true engineering and design feat.

The residence is Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) certified and was honored with a 2023 Phius Passive Projects Design Competition, Single Family Home Honorable Mention Award & recently named 2023 Green Building of the Year by the Colorado Green Building Guild. Half of the house faces due south for optimal solar gain, while the other is angled to the southwest to optimize views and nestle perfectly into the steep topography.