NUTS & BOLTS
Building a house is like embarking on any long-term relationship; the decision should be based on more than just good looks. At GO Logic we take aesthetics seriously, but we devote equal attention to the things you don’t see. We specify materials, components, and building assemblies that provide the highest performance, lowest maintenance, and longest service of any on the market. And we bring to the construction process a depth of Passive House experience unmatched in North America. So if you find yourself falling in love with the idea of a GO Logic home, go ahead and let it happen. You’ll only love it more as time goes by.
PATENTED SUPERINSULATED FOUNDATION
Our patented frost-protected shallow concrete foundation delivers Passive House-level energy efficiency while minimizing site disturbance and construction cost. We polish and seal the surface to create an attractive, low-maintenance floor that stores heat for a stable indoor temperature and a warm feeling underfoot.
8 inches of rigid EPS insulation below the slab
6 inches of rigid EPS insulation at the perimeter
R-35 thermal performance
Wood flooring optional
PASSIVE HOUSE BUILDING SHELL
Prefabricated in GO Logic’s climate-controlled facility and assembled on your site, our panelized exterior walls incorporate two thick layers of insulation, virtually eliminating thermal bridging from indoors to outdoors and dramatically reducing heat loss.
2×8 structural stud wall
7-1/4 inches of dense-pack cellulose insulation in the stud cavities
6 inches of wood fiber insulation between the sheathing and siding
R-50 thermal performance
Our standard roof provides a thick, unbroken layer of insulation overhead. Meticulous air-sealing between the attic and living spaces and ventilation beneath the sheathing eliminate the risk of moisture buildup and ensure a durable roof.
Prefabricated wood trusses
Taped Zip System air barrier
24 inches of blown-in cellulose insulation
R-80 thermal performance
HIGH-PERFORMANCE WINDOWS AND DOORS
GO Logic uses only high-performance triple-glazed windows manufactured in Germany by Kneer Sud Fenstern und Turen. Kneer Sud’s advanced design, precision construction, and sophisticated glazing technology result in super-low heat loss and effective management of solar gain.
Triple glazing
Advanced low-e coatings
R-11 at the center of the glass
Solar heat gain coefficient of .50
Aluminum-clad exterior/PVC interior (wood interior optional)
Security glass optional
TESTED AIRTIGHTNESS
GO Logic’s meticulous attention to air-sealing results in a virtually airtight building envelope, dramatically reducing convective heat loss and ensuring draft-free indoor spaces.
Advanced, field-tested building details
Effective, reliable building membranes and sealing materials
Blower-door testing
Airtightness meets or exceeds the Passive House standard (.6 ACH @ 50 Pa)
CONTINUOUS FRESH-AIR VENTILATION
To maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor environment, every GO Logic home includes a top-of-the-line, highly reliable, low-maintenance heat-recovery ventilation system manufactured in Germany.
Constant supply of filtered, pre-warmed air to every room
Silent operation
88 percent energy-recovery performance
Energy-recovery ventilation (ERV) optional
EFFICIENT, RELIABLE SYSTEMS
Your GO Logic home includes complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. We specify reliable, efficient equipment and offer a menu of fixtures that perform well and complement the architecture of your home.
Complete electrical wiring and basic lighting fixtures
Complete plumbing with water-conserving fixtures
Electric water heating (heat pump water heater optional)
Electric baseboard space heating
Optional ductless heat pump system for heating and air conditioning
DURABLE, LOW-MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR
Your GO Logic home resists the elements with exterior finish materials that combine durability, low maintenance, and authentic good looks.
Eastern white cedar shingle or solid-stained composite clapboard siding
Cedar or composite trim
Standing-seam metal roofing (40-year warranty, easy mounting for rooftop solar panels)
Alaskan cedar decking
CLEAN, BRIGHT INTERIOR
GO Logic designs offer a calm, peaceful backdrop for your life, a place that will feel like home the first time you walk inside. Our smart, straightforward layouts invite you to create an environment that is uniquely your own.
Polished and sealed concrete floors at ground level (wood flooring optional)
Clear-finished pine flooring at the second floor, if applicable
Natural linoleum bathroom flooring at the second floor, if applicable
Painted drywall at walls and ceilings
Painted poplar trim and baseboards
Solid, painted doors: flush or Shaker style
Ikea kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities
Laminate countertops
SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Home is not the place for dangerous chemicals or mystery materials. GO Logic thoroughly screens every product that goes into your house for long-term safety and sustainability.
Highest quality, healthy, sustainable materials
Durable, attractive, low-emission finishes
Zero-VOC paints
Formaldehyde-free cabinets and plywood