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Project 1235

Sonoran Desert Passive

Tucson, Arizona

Building Function

Single-Family
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

2B - Hot - Dry
Status

Final Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

2925 sq. ft.

Core Project Team

Phius Certified Rater

Michael Bestenlehner
Phius CPHC (Lead)

David Brubaker
Project Submitter

David Brubaker
Primary Reviewer

Lisa White

Project Information

- Architecture Planning
  
  Brubaker Architects
- Building Function
  
  Single-Family
- Project Type
  
  New Construction
- Number of Units
  
  1
- Program Version
  
  PHIUS+ 2015
- INT. Conditioned Floor Area
  
  2925 sq. ft.
- ADD'L Certifications
  
  DOE ZERH, ENERGY STAR for Homes, EPA Indoor airPLUS
- Status
  
  Final Certified
- Design Certification
  
  December 12, 2016
- Final Certification
  
  August 20, 2021
- ASHRAE Climate Zone
  
  2B - Hot - Dry
- Region
  
  Southwest

Performance

- Annual Heating Demand
  
  0.23
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  8.5
- Peak Heating Load
  
  1.61
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  3.32
- Site Energy Use Index (EUI)
  
  12.02
- Site Energy Use Index (w/Renewables)
  
  7.36
- Compliance Software
  
  WUFI Passive
- Source Energy (Residential)
  
  8139
- Source Energy (Residential w/Renewables)
  
  5200
- Air Tightness (per enclosure area)
  
  0.027

Enclosure

Systems & Equipment

- Measured Ventilation Fan Efficiency
  
  0.3
- Renewable Energy Type(s)
  
  On-Site PV