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Project 1598

Ames Hill Passive

Marlboro, Vermont

Building Function

Single-Family
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

6B - Cool - Dry
Construction Completion

2020
Status

Final Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

1784 sq. ft.

Core Project Team

Phius CPHC (Secondary)

Andrew Webster
Phius Certified Rater

Karen Bushey
Phius CPHC (Lead)

Chris Clarke Miksic
Project Submitter

Chris Clarke Miksic
Primary Reviewer

Andrés Pinzón

Project Information

- Building Owner
  
  David Eichelberger /Elisa Difeo
- Construction Company
  
  https://www.matheshulmebuilders.com/
- Building Function
  
  Single-Family
- Project Type
  
  New Construction
- Construction Type
  
  Wood Frame
- Number of Units
  
  1
- Program Version
  
  PHIUS+ 2018 Source Zero
- ADD'L Certification Badges
  
  PHIUS+ Source Zero
- INT. Conditioned Floor Area
  
  1784 sq. ft.
- ADD'L Certifications
  
  DOE ZERH, ENERGY STAR for Homes, EPA Indoor airPLUS
- Status
  
  Final Certified
- Design Certification
  
  October 10, 2019
- Final Certification
  
  January 15, 2021
- Construction Completion
  
  2020
- ASHRAE Climate Zone
  
  6B - Cool - Dry
- Region
  
  Northeast

Performance

- Annual Heating Demand
  
  7.21
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  2.19
- Peak Heating Load
  
  4.89
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  1.95
- Site Energy Use Index (EUI)
  
  20.9
- Site Energy Use Index (w/Renewables)
  
  -4.65
- Compliance Software
  
  WUFI Passive
- Source Energy (Residential)
  
  6121
- Air Tightness (per enclosure area)
  
  0.023

Enclosure

- Window to Wall Ratio
  
  14.9
- Wall 1 Type
  
  Exterior Load Bearing Double-Stud
- Wall 1 R-Value
  
  51
- Wall 1 Insulation Type
  
  Cellulose
- Roof 1 Type
  
  Vented Above Deck
- Roof 1 R-Value
  
  71
- Roof 1 Insulation Type
  
  Cellulose
- Floor Type 1
  
  Slab on Grade
- Floor 1 R-Value
  
  40
- Floor 1 Insulation Type
  
  EPS
- Window Manufacturer 1
  
  ALPEN
- Window Product Name 1
  
  ZENITH 925 - BALANCED 9
- Whole Window U-Value 1
  
  0.15
- Window Frame Material 1
  
  Fiberglass
- Window Glazing SHGC 1
  
  0.47
- Window Manufacturer 2
  
  ALPEN
- Window Product Name 2
  
  ZENITH 925 - HIGH GAIN 9
- Whole Window U-Value 2
  
  0.16
- Window Frame Material 2
  
  Fiberglass
- Window Glazing SHGC 2
  
  0.47

Systems & Equipment

- Measured Ventilation Fan Efficiency
  
  1
- Renewable Energy Type(s)
  
  On-Site PV