Innotech Windows & Doors
Established at the turn of the century with the purpose of manufacturing German engineered windows and doors that would outperform the competition, today Innotech Windows & Doors continues to reach beyond industry standards. “We are proud to offer our clients a full line of high-performance, energy-efficient, and durable windows and doors that are engineered, tested, and labeled for our North American climate and building codes,” says Jessica Owen of Innotech.
The Defender 88PH+ System is a natural evolution of Innotech’s history and offers the performance required to achieve the ultimate in energy-efficient design and construction—The Passive House Standard. The Defender 88PH+ System is a newly certified Passive House Institute (PHI) window and door system, featuring outstanding thermal insulation, superior air, water, and sound resistance, and proven durability.
Passive House Alberta is the province’s newest association dedicated to promoting the Passive House standard for a better build environment. It is not a single technology, but a proven method of combining materials and various design elements into a structure to produce superior energy performance.
Homes built to the Passive House standard require very little energy to maintain a constant, pleasant temperature in all seasons. As a result, not only are Passive House buildings more comfortable, they also consume up to 90 percent less heating and cooling energy than conventional homes. “The Defender 88PH+ System combines decades of fenestration knowledge to deliver a robust window system that is PHI certified. Our Passive House windows are manufactured in Canada for North American Passive House projects,” continues Owen.
Innotech is introducing their Defender 88PH+XI window that is PHI certified for cold climates. “This is very exciting as it is the first cold climate certified window that is manufactured in Canada, meaning that architects, builders, and homeowners don’t have to import products from Europe, which can be costly and complicated,” notes Owen.
The Defender 88PH+ PRO Terrace Swing Door is also an exciting addition as it will support performance targets for Passive House projects and also provide building professionals with greater design flexibility as the windows and doors can be combined into larger glazing units.
PHI certified windows and doors are specified for all high-performance homes where thermal performance, air tightness, and durability are critical project features, including Built Green Platinum certified and net-zero energy homes.