Passive House Duplex starting construction in Vancouver – Another First for Marken Design + Consulting
After a lengthy development and building permitting process, Vancouver’s first Multifamily Building aiming at meeting the stringent Passive House Energy Standard is finally scheduled to start construction. Designed along a West Coast Contemporary theme, this Duplex with handicap accessible basement suite is featuring Triple Pane Windows, a Solar Hot Water System, Environmentally Friendly Insulation Materials, Low VOC and other Green Products and a Ultra Efficient Heat Recovery Ventilation System, to name a few.
Vancouver Multifamily Passive House Building
In addition to the long list of Green Building features, this Duplex will highlight a 4KW Photovoltaic System which will produce sufficient electricity to pay for most of the building’s annual energy consumption.
Project Summary:
West Coast Contemporary Design Theme by Marken Design + Consulting
Open Layout with lot’s of Natural Light
Optimized Solar Gains for max. Comfort and Savings
Renewable Energy Production via PV System
Environmentally Friendly Materials and Products
Ultra Low Maintenance
Basement Suite Handicap accessible
Electric Car Charging Station
Design Performance:
Estimated Monthly Utility Bill: below $60.- per Unit
Estimated Annual Heating Bill: below ~ $ 200.- per Unit
Reduced Green House Gas Emissions compared to standard Building: ~98%
Maximum Comfort in Winter and Summer
Same Construction Costs as Vancouver Quality Constructed Custom Home
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