Design: The open concept main floor with 10′ ceilings was designed with function and style in mind. The expansive entertainers kitchen features integrated European appliances, double islands, white oak cabinetry, porcelain countertops and stunning curio displays. The main floor also includes office with side yard entry, large mudroom, cloak room, walk-in pantry and powder room, open concept living room and dining room with large windows and patio doors. The second floor features 4 large bedrooms including master suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bath, second floor laundry, jack and jill bath and guest bath, and large flex space. The exterior design includes wood siding and stone masonry, and bold black aluminum window frames. High performance features include premium passive house windows and doors, extremely high levels of insulation, insulated concrete form (ICF) foundation, ultra airtight construction (<0.60 ACH 50) and premium air filtration and ventilation system. 

Inspiration: Each certified Passive Home requires a unique name for its registration in the institute’s database – our hunt for a name began with what we felt was driving our desire to provide a high-performance home. Commonly, the matriarch of the family is driving the major lifestyle and health decisions for the family, and is often conscious of sourcing the innovative, local and mindful options. This inspired us to look for pioneering women that exemplified this notion. Elizabeth Blackwell was a British physician, notable as the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council. Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social awareness and moral reformer, and pioneered in promoting education for women in medicine. Her contributions remain celebrated with the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to a woman who has made significant contribution to the promotion of women in medicine