EcoSmart Prefab
GREEN Net 0 Targeted Duplex
1602 Edward Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Our goal for this
project was to demonstrate that we could build beautiful unique Net 0 homes
that are economically viable. By vertically integrating construction services and
utilizing a prefab wall system we reduced the cost of construction. By
utilizing passive solar and an integrated design we hopefully have reduced
building loads enough that our 6 kW PV system will produce as much energy as we
consume.
The technical solution includes a high performance-building envelope
that is approximately 12 inch thick with triple glazed windows, Energy Star +
appliances, Nest thermostat, LED lighting, ERV, heat pump hot water heater and
a 95% efficient condensing furnace. There
is no cooling other than with natural ventilation provided by opening windows,
screen doors and our BIG ASS fan. For
Side B we utilized the same technology other than there is no PV system, an HRV
instead of an ERV and a gas hot water heater.
LEAN
² Prefab
Wall System
² Hand Picked Team
² Integration of services including PM, CM, Design and trade services to reduce cost
² Integration of services including PM, CM, Design and trade services to reduce cost
GREEN
² Leadership:
Net 0 Demonstration Project
² Density:
Infill Project close to City Core
² Transportation:
Close to work, bike paths, river and bus routes
² Passive:
Passive solar design principles
² Economics:
Net 0 Energy with a Positive Return on Investment
² Furniture: Recycled, Cradle to Cradle, Local, rapidly renewable materials
² Furniture: Recycled, Cradle to Cradle, Local, rapidly renewable materials
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