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Project 1800

The Zorra

Michael Wilson Architect

Embro, Ontario, Canada

Building Function

Multifamily
Project Type

New Construction
ASHRAE Climate Zone

6A - Cool - Humid
Construction Completion

2022
Status

Certified
INT. Conditioned Floor Area

14940 ft²

Core Project Team

Phius Certified Verifier

Greg Leskien
Phius CPHC (Lead)

Ed Marion
Project Submitter

Ed Marion

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 ft²
- Status
  
  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 kBTU/ft².yr
- Annual Cooling Demand
  
  0.59 kBTU/ft².yr
- Peak Heating Load
  
  3.6 kBTU/ft².yr
- Peak Cooling Load
  
  0.91 kBTU/ft².yr
- Site Energy Use Index (EUI)
  
  11.84 kBTU/ft².yr
- Compliance Software
  
  WUFI Passive
- Source Energy (Residential)
  
  4232 kWh/person.yr
- Air Tightness (per enclosure area)
  
  0.025 CFM50/ft²

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