Alberta’s climate presents unique challenges for energy-efficient home construction. With long, cold winters, fluctuating temperatures, and strong winds, it’s essential to choose building components that maximize insulation and minimize energy loss. For homeowners and builders interested in Passive House design, windows and doors play a crucial role in maintaining comfort and reducing energy costs.

What is a Passive House?

A Passive House is a building standard focused on high energy efficiency, airtight construction, and superior insulation. The goal is to reduce a building’s heating and cooling needs to an absolute minimum, often eliminating the need for a conventional heating system.

To meet these standards in Alberta, windows and doors must be carefully selected to withstand extreme temperature variations while maintaining excellent thermal performance.

Why Alberta’s Climate Requires Specialized Windows and Doors?

In a province where winter temperatures frequently drop below -30°C, not every window or door is up to the task. Products used in Alberta must be robust, airtight, and designed specifically for North American weather patterns and building codes. This is where our expertise—and our locally made products—make a real difference.
Our windows and doors are built to withstand extreme temperature swings, prevent condensation, and eliminate drafts that can compromise both energy efficiency and comfort. With certified performance and materials chosen for durability, our solutions help homeowners and builders meet the highest standards—without compromise.

Key Features of Passive House Windows

• Triple Glazing
  Our windows feature triple glazing with inert gas fills and Low-E coatings, helping to reduce heat loss and maintain a consistent indoor temperature.

• Cork-Insulated Frames
  Unlike standard frames, ours are insulated with cork—a natural, renewable material with excellent thermal performance and sustainability benefits.

• Thermally Broken, Custom-Built Frames
  Every unit is custom-made to fit your project with no surcharge for non-standard sizes, using solid laminated wood—no finger joints—for strength and longevity.

• Flexible Glazing Packages
  We can tailor your glazing packages to meet specific performance or design goals, ensuring optimal solar gain and thermal efficiency.

• Locally Sourced Materials
  We use domestic wood species like Douglas fir, hemlock, yellow cedar, and more—helping to support local forestry and reduce transportation emissions.

• North American Certified and Tested
  Our products are fully tested and compliant with North American standards, including NAFS and NFRC.

• Flexible Design Options
  Wood frames can be stained or painted any color, and optional aluminum cladding is available in any powder coat or anodized finish—including realistic wood grain effects.

• Hardware Compatibility
  Our windows work seamlessly with popular North American hardware brands such as Emtek, Baldwin, and Colombo.

High-Performance Doors for Cold Weather

Passive House-certified doors must offer the same level of performance as windows, especially in Alberta’s demanding climate.

• Insulated Cores: Our doors feature high-performance insulation for maximum thermal protection.

• Triple Sealing Systems: Airtightness is key to Passive House performance, and our doors are designed to exceed expectations.

• PHI-Certified Wood Door Systems: We are the only company in the world with three PHI-certified wooden door systems, and we hold 3 of the 7 certified wood systems globally. This gives you unparalleled flexibility in design.

• Wood or Wood-Aluminum Options: We offer the only Passive House Certified wood and wood-aluminum clad doors in North America—providing the aesthetic warmth of wood with the durability of aluminum.

Why Choose Us?

• Manufactured in Canada, right on Vancouver Island

• Fast production and shipping, with our own delivery fleet to keep costs down

• Locally supported, serviced, and warranted

• Flexible installation methods for faster, easier on-site work

• Competitive pricing and great warranty coverage

• Only North American manufacturer with PH-certified wood and wood-aluminum window systems

• One of only three Passive House Certified wood aluminum entry door makers in the world

Long-Term Benefits of Passive House Solutions

Investing in Passive House windows and doors may come with a higher upfront cost, but the long-term benefits are undeniable:

• Lower energy bills

• Increased indoor comfort

• Healthier indoor air quality

• Reduced carbon footprint

• Higher resale value due to superior performance and certification

When it comes to building or upgrading homes in Alberta’s challenging climate, trust in Passive House-certified solutions made in Canada—for Canadians.