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Project 1800

The Zorra

Embro, Ontario, Canada

Building Function

Multifamily
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

6A - Cool - Humid
Construction Completion

2022
Status

Final Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

14940 sq. ft.

Core Project Team

Phius Certified Verifier

Greg Leskien
Phius CPHC (Lead)

Ed Marion
Project Submitter

Ed Marion
Primary Reviewer

Al Mitchell

Project Information

- Developer
  
  Langlois Eco Homes
- Architecture Planning
  
  Michael Wilson Architect
- Building Owner
  
  Langlois EcoHomes
- Mechanical Systems Designer
  
  Zon Engineering
- Additional Consultants
  
  Passive House Ontario- CPHC
- Construction Company
  
  Langlois EcoHomes
- Building Function
  
  Multifamily
- Project Type
  
  New Construction
- Construction Type
  
  Wood Frame
- Number of Units
  
  6
- Number of Stories
  
  2
- Program Version
  
  PHIUS+ 2018 CORE
- All Electric
  
  Yes
- INT. Conditioned Floor Area
  
  14940 sq. ft.
- Status
  
  Final Certified
- Design Certification
  
  April 6, 2021
- Final Certification
  
  December 14, 2022
- Construction Completion
  
  2022
- ASHRAE Climate Zone
  
  6A - Cool - Humid

Performance

- Annual Heating Demand
  
  6.23
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  0.59
- Peak Heating Load
  
  3.6
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  0.91
- Site Energy Use Index (EUI)
  
  11.84
- Compliance Software
  
  WUFI Passive
- Source Energy (Residential)
  
  4232
- Air Tightness (per enclosure area)
  
  0.025

Enclosure

- Window to Wall Ratio
  
  22
- Wall 1 Type
  
  Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
- Wall 1 R-Value
  
  43
- Wall 1 Insulation Type
  
  EPS
- Wall 2 Type
  
  Framing with Continuous Insulation
- Wall 2 R-Value
  
  43
- Wall 2 Insulation Type
  
  EPS, Mineral Wool
- Wall 3 Type
  
  Framing with Continuous Insulation
- Wall 3 R-Value
  
  66
- Wall 3 Insulation Type
  
  EPS, Mineral Wool (Board)
- Roof 1 Type
  
  Vented Above Deck
- Roof 1 R-Value
  
  74
- Roof 1 Insulation Type
  
  Cellulose
- Roof 2 Type
  
  Unvented Roof
- Roof 2 R-Value
  
  66
- Roof 2 Insulation Type
  
  Mineral Wool
- Floor Type 1
  
  Slab on Grade
- Floor 1 R-Value
  
  32
- Floor 1 Insulation Type
  
  EPS
- Window Manufacturer 1
  
  Vetta
- Window Product Name 1
  
  E92 ALU Fixed
- Whole Window U-Value 1
  
  0.15
- Window Frame Material 1
  
  Aluminum
- Window Glazing SHGC 1
  
  0.35
- Window Manufacturer 2
  
  Vetta
- Window Product Name 2
  
  E92 ALU T&T
- Whole Window U-Value 2
  
  0.15
- Window Frame Material 2
  
  Aluminum
- Window Glazing SHGC 2
  
  0.35
- Window Manufacturer 3
  
  Vetta
- Window Product Name 3
  
  CAL Door- "Arctic" Opaque 90 mm
- Whole Window U-Value 3
  
  0.15
- Window Frame Material 3
  
  Wood

Systems & Equipment

- Ventilation System Manufacturer
  
  ZEHNDER
- Ventilation System Product Name
  
  COMFOAIR Q350
- Ventilation System Layout
  
  Centralized
- Ventilation System Type
  
  ERV
- Sensible Recovery Efficiency
  
  86
- Latent Recovery Efficiency
  
  73
- Heating System Manufacturer
  
  MITSUBISHI
- Heating System Product Name
  
  SUZ-KA-18NAHZ
- Heating System Type
  
  Air Source Heat Pump
- Heating System Rating
  
  COP
- Heating System Performance (% Efficiency)
  
  10.2
- Cooling System Product Name
  
  SUZ-KA-18NAHZ
- Hot Water System Manufacturer
  
  RHEEM
- Hot Water System Product Name
  
  CPROPH80 T2 RH375-SO
- Hot Water System Layout
  
  De-Centralized
- Hot Water System Type
  
  Heat Pump Water Heater
- Hot Water System Rating
  
  Energy Factor (EF)
- Hot Water System Performance Rating
  
  4.24
- Range Hood Type
  
  Recirculation
- Dryer Type
  
  Non-Vented