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Project 1154

The Desert Passive House

Hereford, Arizona

Building Function

Single-Family
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

3B - Warm - Dry
Status

Final Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

2190 sq. ft.

Core Project Team

Phius CPHC (Lead)

Ian Schnack
Project Submitter

Bill Henry
Primary Reviewer

Lisa White

Project Information

- Building Function
  
  Single-Family
- Project Type
  
  New Construction
- Construction Type
  
  Wood Frame
- Number of Units
  
  1
- Program Version
  
  PHIUS+ 2012
- INT. Conditioned Floor Area
  
  2190 sq. ft.
- Status
  
  Final Certified
- Design Certification
  
  April 15, 2013
- Final Certification
  
  April 15, 2013
- ASHRAE Climate Zone
  
  3B - Warm - Dry
- Region
  
  Southwest

Performance

- Annual Heating Demand
  
  3.49
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  0.65
- Peak Heating Load
  
  2.74
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  1.66
- Compliance Software
  
  PHPP
- Air Tightness (per enclosure area)
  
  0.026

Enclosure

Systems & Equipment

- Measured Ventilation Fan Efficiency
  
  0.72
- Heating System Manufacturer
  
  Daikin
- Heating System Type
  
  Air Source Heat Pump