What windows should you use when trying to build a Passive House?

Are you looking to simply build to higher standards or are you hoping to achieve Passive House certification? And are you building in Quebec or did you just get a window quote from there? We have two suppliers on our Partners page, Elite windows and NZP, both are available in Quebec, both manufacture high quality triple pane windows.  And we already have exactly the page you need, have a read here - 

What are the Differences in Window Frames and Which are Best?

I would also consider checking with the Passive Hous`e Institute to see if they could provide you with a list of certified manufacturers that you could contact to see if they have products that suit the look you’re after.    

It would certainly be easier to find what you’re looking for if you’re not going for a final certification, wood-framed windows themselves do not stand out as having higher rates of air leakage, but they do require more maintenance, inside and out, due to the natural relationship between wood and water.

And we always take the opportunity to recommend people to source triple-pane windows. They are much better than double pane for performance, they result in increased thermal comfort, and they are more durable, particularly with wood. The interior surface of triple-pane windows will be warmer than doubles, so less condensation will form which will help safeguard the interior wood.

here are a few other pages that may be of value:

• Understanding window performance
• Choosing the right windows
• How to install windows properly