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PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN

UPPER LORNE Passive House Design

The Upper Lorne is a Net Zero Ready Passive House design that combines modern farmhouse architecture with exceptional comfort, healthier indoor air, and dramatically lower energy use. Designed for families who want high-performance living without compromise.
GROSS AREA
3,442
SQ FT
LIVING AREA
2,763
SQ FT
BEDROOM
4 + Den
BATHROOM
2.5
Net Zero Ready label applies to Complete Turnkey builds only. Essentials packages are engineered to the same performance standard.
Upper Lorne passive house design — white board-and-batten net zero home with dark green roof on a lakeside lot at dusk Upper Lorne passive house design — white board-and-batten net zero home with dark green roof on a lakeside lot at dusk
Side exterior of the Upper Lorne passive house model home with attached garage and landscaped yard at sunset Side exterior of the Upper Lorne passive house model home with attached garage and landscaped yard at sunset
Upper Lorne net zero ready home with three-car garage and covered porch, front exterior at dusk Upper Lorne net zero ready home with three-car garage and covered porch, front exterior at dusk
 PASSIVE HOUSE FLOOR PLAN​​​​​​​ 

Upper Lorne Passive House Floor Plan​​​​​​​ 

First Floor
Floor Plan — First Floor
Second Floor
Floor Plan — Second Floor
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First Floor
 ROOM SUMMARY 
First Floor
Garage 858 SF
Great Room 248 SF
Dining 227 SF
Kitchen 219 SF
Master Bedroom 188 SF
Den 122 SF
Master Bath 82 SF
Utility / Laundry 82 SF
Foyer 74 SF
W.I.C. 34 SF
Pantry 25 SF
Powder 25 SF
Second Floor
Recreational Room 383 SF
Bedroom II 180 SF
Hall / Stair 152 SF
Bedroom III 151 SF
Guest Bedroom 143 SF
Walk-In Closets (W.I.C.s) 64 SF
Baths 56 SF
ERV Closet 41 SF
 
 If this Passive House floor plan feels like the right fit for your property, schedule a quick 15-minute call to review site requirements, package options, and next steps. 
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Open-plan living and dining room in the Upper Lorne passive house design with floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows and wood-slat ceiling Open-plan living and dining room in the Upper Lorne passive house design with floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows and wood-slat ceiling
Wood-cabinet kitchen with island and stools in the Upper Lorne net zero ready model home, lit by triple-glazed windows Wood-cabinet kitchen with island and stools in the Upper Lorne net zero ready model home, lit by triple-glazed windows
Finished interior garage in the Upper Lorne passive house design with built-in cabinets and wood-slat loft ceiling Finished interior garage in the Upper Lorne passive house design with built-in cabinets and wood-slat loft ceiling
 UPPER LORNE 

Spacious Family Living. Passive House Comfort.​​​​​​​  

Designed for Growing Families
 With 4 bedrooms, a dedicated den, and over 2,700 sq ft of living space, the Upper Lorne Passive House design gives every family member room to work, relax, and connect without feeling crowded.​​​​​​​ 
Open, Bright, and Connected​​​​​​​ 
 The open-concept kitchen, dining area, and great room create a natural gathering place filled with daylight, making everyday living, entertaining, and family life effortless.​​​​​​​ 
 Comfort You Can Feel Every Day​​​​​​​ 
 Triple-pane windows, superior insulation, and balanced fresh-air ventilation help maintain consistent indoor temperatures, healthier air quality, and year-round comfort.​​​​​​​ 
Lower Energy Use. Higher Living Standards.​​​​​​​ 
 Built using PHI-certified Passive House panels and a high-performance building envelope, the Upper Lorne delivers exceptional energy efficiency, quieter interiors, and long-term durability.​​​​​​​ 
 PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN​​​​​​​ 

Is Upper Lorne the Right Passive House Design for Your Family? 

 In one 15-minute call, we'll review your property, timeline, budget, and goals to determine whether the Upper Lorne Passive House design is the right fit for your project. No pressure. No obligation.​​​​​​​ 
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 PICK YOUR STARTING POINT​​​​​​​ 

 Choose the Right Passive House Package for Your Upper Lorne Project​​​​​​​ 

  Every Upper Lorne package is built using the same PHI-certified Passive House panel system and high-performance building envelope. The difference is how much of the design, construction, and project management you want Quantum to handle.  
 30-day superstructure delivery​​​​​​​ 

Essentials Package

Quantum manufactures, delivers, and installs the complete Passive House building envelope so your local trades can complete the remaining work.
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 QUANTUM PROVIDES: 
 PHI-certified panels delivered + installed​​​​​​​ 
Foundation + slab​​​​​​​ (no geo-tech, no site survey)
 Complete high-performance thermal envelope​​​​​​​ 
 Blower door test + airtightness sign-off​​​​​​​ 
 Thorough completion report​​​​​​​ 
QC quality assurance checklist
Wall care guide for your trades
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 Most hands-off​​​​​​​ 

Complete Turnkey

Quantum manages the entire Upper Lorne project from planning through final handover, delivering a complete high-performance home with a single point of accountability.
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 QUANTUM PROVIDES 
 PHI-certified panels + complete envelope​​​​​​​ 
 Foundation + slab​​​​​​​ (Includes geo-tech and site survey)  
 All mechanical systems — HVAC, electrical, plumbing​​​​​​​ 
 Complete interior finishes — drywall, flooring, paint, trim​​​​​​​ 
 Cabinetry, countertops + fixtures throughout​​​​​​​ 
 Every trade coordinated by Quantum​​​​​​​ 
 Final walkthrough + handover​​​​​​​ 
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 Want Quantum's process and quality assurance without Quantum's crew? 

Add the PM Package ($5,000) — material takeoff, QC checklist, timeline and permit guidance — or the PM Service ($15,000) — Quantum supports you finding and managing your local trades of choice​​​​​​​. Available on Essentials package.

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Passive House Features Included in Every Upper Lorne Home 

 Included in Every Upper Lorne Passive House Home​​​​​​​ 

Duxton Triple-Pane Windows
No drafts. No cold spots. Quiet, stable interiors.
PHI-tested fiberglass casement windows designed for cold climates. Standard, not an upgrade.
In-Floor Heated Bathroom Tile
Warm floors first step out of the shower. Every morning.
Electric in-floor heating beneath ceramic tile — adding comfort where you notice it most.
All-Electric. One Bill.
No propane. No gas. No split systems.
Electric hot water, heating, and cooling. One system aligned with Net-Zero Ready targets.
ERV — Energy Recovery Ventilator
Fresh air. No heat loss.
Continuous fresh air exchange with heat recovery. Quiet, efficient, always running in the background.
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
No furnace. No ductwork. No propane. Ever.
One quiet heat pump does all the work. No fossil fuels, no maintenance contracts.
PHI-Certified Cold-Climate Panels
PHI-certified cold-climate panels. Proven. Built to perform.
The panels are PHI-certified by the Passive House Institute — third-party verified for cold climates.

 Standard exclusions — always told upfront:​​​​​​​ 

Site preparation · Foundation engineering · Service hookups (water, sewer, electrical to site) · Geotechnical work

"We walk you through what's outside before you sign. That conversation is part of the first call."

 FINISHES 

Standard Finishes Included in Every Upper Lorne Passive House Home​​​​​​​ 

Exterior Cladding Double 4" horizontal vinyl siding
Roofing Architectural shingles — no 3-tab. Ice-and-water membrane at high-slope transitions.
Soffit + Fascia Aluminum vented soffit and aluminum fascia
Quantum Appliances Package Upgrade Add-On
French door refrigerator (30"), 30" freestanding electric range, stackable ventless washer/dryer tower. Not included in standard scope — available as an add-on or apply your Build It Better Credit.
Cabinetry Shaker-style, solid wood doors, MDF carcass, soft-close hinges and drawers throughout
Countertops Quartz — kitchen
Flooring — Dry Areas Floating click luxury vinyl plank (LVP)
Flooring — Wet Areas Ceramic tile with electric in-floor heating mat

Final selections guided by pricing and availability. Exterior colours fully customizable. Appliances available as an upgrade add-on — ask on your call or apply your $7,000 Build It Better Credit.

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Let's Talk About Your Upper Lorne Passive House Project

Tell us about your property, timeline, and goals. We'll help you determine whether the Upper Lorne Passive House design is the right fit and walk you through pricing, package options, and next steps.
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 We'll explain package options, construction timelines, and what to expect during the building process.​​​​​​​ 
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 No pressure. Just expert guidance and clear recommendations for your project.​​​​​​​ 
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 You’re not committing to anything — just getting clarity on what fits your property.
We’ll review your details and help you understand your options.​​​​​​​ 
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 Designed for North American Climates​​​​​​​ 

 Built using Quantum's certified Passive House panel systems to deliver exceptional comfort, healthier indoor air, and predictable performance across a wide range of climates. 
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Superior indoor comfort
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Lower operating costs
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Healthier indoor air quality
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Built for cold, mixed, and demanding climates
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Engineered for long-term durability
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 What Quantum Homeowners Are Saying... 

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We lose power often where we live, but the house holds its temperature so well that we don’t have to worry. Even during extreme heat, without air conditioning, the house stayed comfortable.​​​​​
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Gail & Mike
Quantum Homeowner
The build process was surprisingly efficient. Seeing the panels come together so quickly, and being enclosed early, gave us confidence. Even during storms and power outages, the house holds its heat and stays comfortable
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Cathy and John
Quantum Homeowner
Things didn’t always go as planned, but we always felt they had our backs. Whether resourcing alternate materials, working with subcontractors, or taking on more work, the whole team was talented and friendly.​​​
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Marci & Alan
Quantum Homeowner
From a cost perspective, it was basically the same as building a traditional house at the time, but the efficiency is far better. Everything here is electric, and we only have one bill. In the winter it’s around $250 a month, and in the summer closer to $125—and that includes the spa. Before, we were paying thousands a year in propane alone.
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