Passive House

PASSIVE HOUSE

Property Description

An achievement of integration, sustainability, and resilient design, this sophisticated custom home in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia celebrates the ideals of the healthy home.

Certified by the Passive House Institute of the United States (PHIUS), the home is a net-positive energy producer, combining Tesla solar panels, geothermal exchange, and airtight insulation, exceeding energy goals while promoting health and comfort.

Completed in 2024 under the guidance of residential architecture firm Cedar Architecture and award-winning custom home builders Thorsen Construction, this impressive custom home leverages sustainable building materials such as recycled brick, Kebony wood siding, and natural stone surfaces. A true celebration of durability, texture, and ecological integrity.

Outside, a covered front porch offers a space for neighborly connection and a visual softness that anchors the home in its community. A green roof and backyard rain garden manage stormwater on-site, helping restore ecological balance and add beauty to utility. Native plantings and thoughtful landscaping support birds, bees, butterflies, and other essential species, enhancing biodiversity at the backyard scale.

Inside, interior furnishings and decor by Madigan Schuler inspire and delight at every turn. A central stair wrapped in a soaring curtain wall and rainbow string art serve as the metaphorical and physical heart of the home while triple-glazed wood windows from Loewen and deep overhangs let in morning sun while shielding the interior from harsh afternoon rays. Zola sliding glass doors encourage seamless indoor-outdoor relationships

Situated in one of Northern Virginia’s most walkable, historic neighborhood, the home blends respectfully into its context with a brick façade and generous front porch that fosters community engagement.