Blue Heron Haus
Net 0 Targeted Home for
Kent & Darcy Earle
For
this passive solar design the goal was to deliver an affordable simple Net Zero energy home
at approximately the same cost as a traditional build. This was achieved by integrating
project management and construction services with a high level of owner
involvement. By utilizing simple energy
efficient technology together with a passive solar design, hopefully we have
reduced the building loads enough that the 6 kW PV system will produce as much
energy as the home consumes. The home is simple in design enabling material use
and construction efficiency.
The
views of the South Saskatchewan River are amazing
The technical solution includes a double wall high
performance-building envelope that is 16 inch thick with passive
house quality fibreglass triple glazed windows, Energy Star + appliances, in
floor heating, LED lighting, HRV, wood stove and an electric boiler. There is no cooling other than with natural
ventilation provided by opening windows and screen doors.
LEAN
² Design to a Target Cost
² Hand Picked Team with Vertical Integration of Services
² Pull Planned the Project (6 Month Construction Schedule)
GREEN
² Leadership: Net 0 Passive Solar Demonstration Project
² Connection to Nature: The views of the South Saskatchewan River are
amazing
² Simple Design: Exposed concrete floors, basement walls
² Economics: Net 0 Energy with a Positive Return on Investment
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