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Blower door test in progress! Our energy advisor, Scott, is using a 300 Passive-House System to measure air leakage and evaluate the airtightness of this unit. A well-sealed building envelope improves energy efficiency, reduces drafts, and helps meet Step Code or Passive House standards.

Tight buildings = energy savings ✅
This test = part of building smarter ✅

Capture Energy was proud to support this newly built Net Zero duplex in Point Grey as the project’s Energy Advisor to achieve CHBA Net Zero certification.

From early-stage energy modeling to final verification, we worked closely with Modella Developments to ensure this home performs as beautifully as it looks.

The images shared here are part of a small section from a 2-hour presentation we delivered with DeepGreen Developments through HAVAN’s education series, highlighting the integrated design process and embodied carbon strategies behind this one-of-a-kind Net Zero build. We are proud to have played a role alongside the incredible team of Smithcraft Architecture, Best Builders, Verma Dexonstruction, Kiwi Panels, and more who are making the vision of DeepGreen Developments a reality.

This project reconstructs a 117-year-old character home with suite in Vancouver, plus a new 4-bedroom Net Zero infill house. Both buildings meet the CHBA Net Zero Label requirements, making it the first character-heritage home in Canada to achieve this certification.

Our role extended beyond operational energy use. We supported the team in evaluating material choices, contributing to a 46% embodied carbon reduction for the renovated home and a 64% reduction for the new infill — well below baseline targets.
The 1908 Colonial Revival Cottage home has lots of character with its hipped roof with bell-cast flare, original narrow lap siding, shiplap, and old growth full-span fir joists. It was important to the developer that this be preserved and carefully expanded to match the scale of the surrounding neighbouring homes.

🏆 1908 to Net Zero, proud recipient of the CLF BC 2025 Embodied Carbon Award – Small Buildings

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