Innotech Windows + Doors

Innotech Windows + Doors, an established BC-based manufacturer of highperformance windows and doors, has stepped up to meet the booming demand for high-performance building products and successively achieved a North American fenestration industry milestone.

Long recognized for their commitment to product performance and durability, Innotech Windows + Doors has introduced its highest performing window to date. The new Defender 88PH+ XI is the first Passive House Institute cold climate certified window manufactured in North America—a significant achievement for the North American fenestration industry and a long-awaited performance milestone for the North American Passive House building industry.

“The Defender 88PH+ XI is the cumulative result of continuous improvements learned over two decades of engineering, manufacturing, and installing windows and doors in thousands of projects throughout North America,” says Troy Imbery, president of Innotech Windows + Doors. “We’re very excited to offer our clients a range of window and door systems that meet the rigorous voluntary performance standards of Passive House.”

Evolving building codes throughout Canada, as well as builders choosing to build to higher performance standards as homeowners opt for energy efficiency, has given rise to a surge in multi-family and custom homes that are designed and built to the Passive House Standard. While the Passive House standard is voluntary, it is broadly accepted as a proven methodology to achieve very high levels of energy efficiency—as much as 90 percent more than conventional buildings.

The five principles of Passive House include a super-insulated building envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows and doors, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat recovery ventilation. The result is not only a significant reduction in energy consumption in both winter and summer, but also a much healthier, comfortable and resilient home. Passive House Alberta and Passive House Canada are two associations where homeowners and building professionals can learn more about the Passive House standard.

In addition to Passive House Institute certified windows and doors, Innotech manufactures a range of high-performance products, including Lift + Slide Doors, terrace doors, and entry doors. In Alberta, Innotech Windows + Doors are available in Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, increasing efficiency for both custom homes and multi-family developments.