[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"cms-page:\u002Fintus-insights\u002Fwhy-passive-house-is-growing-fast-in-canada":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"seo":6,"blocks":11},61,"Blog",{"title":7,"keywords":8,"description":9,"og_image":10},"Passive House Growth in Canada","Passive House Canada, Passive House growth Canada, Passive House windows Canada, energy-efficient windows Canada, Canadian Passive House projects, high-performance commercial windows, sustainable construction Canada, INTUS SUPERA windows, Canadian building codes, Passive House multifamily Canada, energy-efficient fenestration Canada","Why Passive House adoption is accelerating across Canadian provinces — climate-driven demand, provincial incentives, and fenestration requirements.",null,[12],{"id":13,"type":14,"content":10,"data":15,"blocks":66},"2cfa6db0-8e2e-4d2d-84ec-0467ff8157f6","AppBlogPost",{"title":16,"categories":17,"image":26,"created_at":32,"posts":33},"Why Passive House Is Growing Fast in Canada?",[18,22],{"id":19,"title":20,"slug":21},1,"Sustainability & Green Building","sustainability-and-green-building",{"id":23,"title":24,"slug":25},5,"Education & Market-Specific Topics","education-and-market-specific-topics",{"src":27,"width":28,"height":29,"alt":30,"caption":31,"video":31},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F4a6ecec1-b64b-42f5-868c-dcab358a9839\u002Facre-the-wellington-jp-0001.jpg?fm=webp&q=90&fit=max&crop=1200%2C675%2C0%2C160&w=1248",1200,675,"Acre The Wellington Jp 0001","","2025-09-24T17:51:20+00:00",[34,45,54],{"id":35,"title":36,"summary":37,"image":38,"link":43,"created_at":44},84,"How INTUS Windows Tests","Knowing the standards for windows testing exist is different from knowing how a manufacturer applies them. This post explains the key window performance tests and describes exactly how INTUS Windows conducts those tests not only in the labs, but also at the factory.",{"src":39,"width":40,"height":41,"alt":42,"caption":31,"video":31},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002Fdeb22165-9f1d-49d1-aadc-d268832b0761\u002Fgera.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=1536%2C920%2C0%2C64&w=736&h=442",1536,920,"Gera","how-intus-windows-tests","2026-03-26T09:00:39+00:00",{"id":46,"title":47,"summary":48,"image":49,"link":52,"created_at":53},82,"INTUS XLine Aluminum Windows","XLine Aluminum windows combine AW Class strength and DP100 performance with Passive House-level efficiency. Designed for high-rise, commercial, and multifamily projects, they deliver durability, energy savings, and long-term reliability without trade-offs.",{"src":50,"width":40,"height":41,"alt":51,"caption":31,"video":31},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F701e8ffb-fbd9-4336-bda0-97b8048cda50\u002Fxline-instalation.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=1536%2C920%2C0%2C64&w=736&h=442","Xline Instalation","intus-xline-aluminum-windows","2026-02-25T11:07:34+00:00",{"id":55,"title":56,"summary":57,"image":58,"link":64,"created_at":65},80,"Miramar Project Case Study","Miramar is a high-rise multi-family development in New York City featuring high-performance INTUS window systems. In collaboration with L+M Builders Group LLC, the project delivers exceptional energy efficiency, structural strength, and acoustic comfort for modern urban living.",{"src":59,"width":60,"height":61,"alt":62,"caption":63,"video":31},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F63b92924-d3ad-4162-86e0-02b2833f54d8\u002Fmiramar-complete-2.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=1500%2C899%2C0%2C211&w=736&h=442",1500,899,"Miramar Complete 2","Photo by Colin Miller","miramar-project-case-study","2026-02-17T15:51:13+00:00",[67,75,82,89,99,106,112],{"id":68,"type":69,"content":70,"blocks":73,"data":74},3815,"AppBlogtext",{"html":71,"image_position":72},"\u003Cp>Canada is one of the fastest-growing regions in North America for Passive House construction, with demand for high-performance windows and building envelopes rising at an unprecedented pace. Harsh climate conditions, ambitious energy codes, and a national focus on sustainability are accelerating adoption across residential, multifamily, and commercial projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The numbers tell the story:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>~1,500 certified Passive House units are already complete\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>~5,000 additional projects are currently in progress\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>~10,000 “Passive-adjacent” projects are under construction, designed to meet nearly all PH standards even without formal certification\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Millions of dollars are being invested in training programs for trades, designers, and building officials to expand adoption and scale\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>From coast to coast, this growth is reshaping how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated.\u003C\u002Fp>","left",[],{"image":10},{"id":76,"type":69,"content":77,"blocks":80,"data":81},3816,{"html":78,"title":79,"image_position":72},"\u003Cp>Several forces are driving this rapid expansion:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Extreme Climate Conditions\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Canada experiences some of the most diverse and challenging climates in North America. From frigid winters in the Prairies to humid summers in Ontario and the salt-laden winds of the Atlantic and Pacific, high-performance envelopes are not optional; they’re essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tightening Codes & Policies\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>The National Building Code of Canada and municipal initiatives such as Vancouver’s Green Building Strategy are setting higher performance standards. Designing to Passive House levels ensures long-term compliance and future-proofing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Operational Savings for Owners\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Buildings designed to PH standards significantly reduce HVAC loads, cut utility bills, and improve tenant comfort, making them attractive to developers and long-term owners.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High-Profile Demonstration Projects\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Landmark buildings, like the Clayton Community Centre in Surrey, BC, the largest Passive House building in Canada, showcase the potential. This facility demonstrates up to 90% energy use reduction compared to conventional buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Why Passive House Is Growing in Canada?",[],{"image":10},{"id":83,"type":69,"content":84,"blocks":87,"data":88},3817,{"html":85,"title":86,"image_position":72},"\u003Cp>At INTUS Windows, we see this momentum reflected in the demand for our SUPERA polymer systems, including:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Passive House Certified SUPERA 83 CW and AW systems\u003C\u002Fstrong> with U-values as low as 0.14 BTU\u002Fhr·ft²·F\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Versatility across configurations\u003C\u002Fstrong>, tilt-turn windows, fixed units, hopper windows, casements, and balcony doors\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Solutions for multifamily, commercial, and retrofit projects\u003C\u002Fstrong> across Canada\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>By combining European engineering expertise with North American compliance standards, INTUS supports architects, developers, and builders in meeting Canadian energy targets while ensuring durability and design freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>","INTUS Windows in the Canadian Passive House Market",[],{"image":10},{"id":90,"type":91,"content":92,"blocks":93,"data":94},3818,"AppBlogimage",[],[],{"image":95},{"src":96,"width":28,"height":97,"alt":98,"caption":31,"video":31},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002Fd219c6c4-c84f-44c6-86d0-7ae052b5c3db\u002Fsupera-83-aw-passive-operable-3p-ag-web.jpg?fm=webp&q=90&fit=max&crop=1200%2C739%2C0%2C0&w=1248",739,"Supera 83 AW Passive Window",{"id":100,"type":69,"content":101,"blocks":104,"data":105},3819,{"html":102,"title":103,"image_position":72},"\u003Cp>The trend is clear: Passive House is no longer a niche. With thousands of projects in progress, a growing base of trained professionals, and codes moving steadily toward net-zero, Canada is becoming a leader in energy-efficient construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For project teams, this means now is the time to align with solutions that not only meet current standards but also anticipate future requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>","Looking Ahead: Passive House as Standard Practice",[],{"image":10},{"id":107,"type":69,"content":108,"blocks":110,"data":111},3820,{"html":109,"image_position":72},"\u003Cp>Canada’s Passive House momentum reflects a global shift toward sustainable, high-performance construction. For architects, owners, and builders, the challenge is not just to comply, but to design smarter, build more efficiently, and create spaces that perform for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With \u003Ca target=\"\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fproducts\">SUPERA Passive House certified window\u003C\u002Fa> and door systems, INTUS Windows is proud to be part of this movement, helping transform Canadian buildings from high energy demand to future-ready, sustainable assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"image":10},{"id":113,"type":114,"content":10,"data":10},"c0917340-55ea-4f07-aad7-723fb0e5a323","AppNewsletter"]