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   UBuildIt_Indy | Apr 14, 2014 03:20pm | #1

   Finding a duplex plan that is already detailed out for super high-efficiency may be quite a challenge. However, any duplex plan you find can then be detailed out afterwards for high-efficiency, in the construction drawings.

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   Kwater | Mar 25, 2020 06:48pm | #2

   Were you able to identify plans like this? I'm looking for something similar...

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   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Mar 25, 2020 07:15pm | #4

   Kwater,

   I've designed a lot of duplexes. Each one tailored to the site and the demands of the anticipated market or client. I'd strongly suggest hiring an architect or designer to do the same with your project.

   If you don't want to do that, I'd pick any duplex design that suits your needs and take the detailing and specifications from any energy efficient house plans. As Allen said: There is nothing unique about duplexes that demands a separate set of energy efficient criteria.

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   RICHARD EVANS | Mar 25, 2020 08:54pm | #5

   KWater,

   Erik is a builder in Vancouver. He builds some pretty impressive passive houses. You might be able to reach out to him on Twitter @erikolofssoninc. I don't know him personally- but I follow his Twitter account because of some of the epic stuff he is doing. (Most recently he was installing 24" of exterior rigid mineral wool!)

   There is a design firm in Nova Scotia that offers at least a couple pasivhouse duplex plans that may be of interest: https://www.passivedesign.ca/pages/plans

   I like Malcolm's idea too. Fire/Sound party walls can be tricky so make sure you do your research or hire a pro. Or just come back to GBA and ask Malcolm! :-)

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   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Mar 25, 2020 09:17pm | #6

   Hmmm - would that be the same idiot who ground his knuckle to the bone with a grinding disc today? Is that the Malcolm we are taking about?

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   RICHARD EVANS | Mar 25, 2020 10:27pm | #7

   Haha!

   Edit:
   (On a serious note- hope you're okay!)

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   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Mar 25, 2020 10:44pm | #8

   Thanks Rick,

   No I'm fine. Dumb but fine.

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   Deleted | Mar 25, 2020 07:12pm | #3

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