YWCA Hamilton incorporates Passive House design into affordable housing development
YWCA Hamilton incorporates Passive House design into affordable housing development
With an eye on achieving a high degree of energy efficiency, the YWCA Hamilton is spearheading a development that incorporates a Passive House (PH) design. The Ottawa Street affordable housing project in Hamilton, Ont. is being delivered by a team that i...
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