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Project 1054

Moskowitz

Teaneck, New Jersey

Building Function

Single-Family
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

4A - Mixed - Humid
Status

Final Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

2925 sq. ft.

Core Project Team

Phius CPHC (Secondary)

Kenneth Klos
Phius CPHC (Lead)

Christine Liaukus
Project Submitter

Christine Liaukus
Secondary Reviewer

Ryan Abendroth
Primary Reviewer

Lisa White

Project Information

- Construction Company
  
  Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. and Big Sky Custom Homes LLC
- Building Function
  
  Single-Family
- Project Type
  
  New Construction
- Construction Type
  
  Wood Frame
- Number of Units
  
  1
- Program Version
  
  PHIUS+ 2012
- INT. Conditioned Floor Area
  
  2925 sq. ft.
- Status
  
  Final Certified
- Design Certification
  
  October 23, 2013
- Final Certification
  
  June 7, 2016
- ASHRAE Climate Zone
  
  4A - Mixed - Humid
- Region
  
  Northeast

Performance

- Annual Heating Demand
  
  4.03
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  1.78
- Peak Heating Load
  
  4.06
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  3.28
- Compliance Software
  
  PHPP
- Air Tightness (per enclosure area)
  
  0.044

Enclosure

Systems & Equipment

- Measured Ventilation Fan Efficiency
  
  0.72
- Heating System Manufacturer
  
  Mitsubishi
- Heating System Type
  
  Air Source Heat Pump
- Hot Water System Manufacturer
  
  GE
- Hot Water System Product Name
  
  Geospring