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Project 2419

James Linburgh Senior Apartments

Yonkers, New York

Building Function

Multifamily
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

4A - Mixed - Humid
Status

Design Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

72646 sq. ft.

Core Project Team

Phius Certified Verifier

Alex Fox
Phius CPHC (Lead)

Michelle Tinner
Project Submitter

Michelle Tinner

Project Information

- Affiliate
  
  C.U.R.E Development
- Developer
  
  Conifer, LLC
- Architecture Planning
  
  SLCE Architects, LLP
- Mechanical Systems Designer
  
  Skyline Engineering
- Additional Consultants
  
  Sustainable Comfort, Inc.
- Building Function
  
  Multifamily
- Project Type
  
  New Construction
- Construction Type
  
  Wood-Frame, Steel
- Number of Units
  
  94
- Number of Stories
  
  6
- Program Version
  
  Phius CORE 2021
- All Electric
  
  Yes
- INT. Conditioned Floor Area
  
  72646 sq. ft.
- Status
  
  Design Certified
- Design Certification
  
  May 13, 2024
- ASHRAE Climate Zone
  
  4A - Mixed - Humid
- Region
  
  Northeast

Performance

- Annual Heating Demand
  
  3.65
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  5.64
- Peak Heating Load
  
  3.42
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  2.15
- Site Energy Use Index (EUI)
  
  19.29
- Compliance Software
  
  WUFI Passive
- Source Energy (Residential)
  
  4832

Enclosure

- Facade Type
  
  Masonry Veneer
- Wall 1 Type
  
  Framing with Continuous Insulation
- Wall 1 R-Value
  
  21
- Wall 1 Insulation Type
  
  Fiberglass, Other
- Wall 2 Type
  
  Framing with Continuous Insulation
- Wall 2 R-Value
  
  29
- Wall 2 Insulation Type
  
  Mineral Wool, Other
- Wall 3 Type
  
  Exterior Continuous Insulation Only
- Wall 3 R-Value
  
  11
- Wall 3 Insulation Type
  
  Other
- Roof 1 R-Value
  
  34
- Floor Type 1
  
  Slab on Grade
- Floor 1 R-Value
  
  2
- Whole Window U-Value 1
  
  0.18
- Window Glazing SHGC 1
  
  0.22

Systems & Equipment

- Ventilation System Manufacturer
  
  RenewAire
- Ventilation System Layout
  
  Semi-Centralized
- Ventilation System Type
  
  ERV
- Sensible Recovery Efficiency
  
  72
- Heating System Type
  
  Air Source Heat Pump
- Heating System Rating
  
  COP
- Hot Water System Layout
  
  Centralized
- Hot Water System Type
  
  Split Heat Pump Water Heater
- Range Hood Type
  
  Recirculation
- Dryer Type
  
  Vented