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Skyfall Net Zero Development in Squamish
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Skyfall by Diamond Head Developments nestled on the cliffs of the Skyridge development in Squamish.
This “Home of the future” will be CHBA Net Zero Certified, Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code, and rated BUILT GREEN Platinum.
The beautiful high-performance home in Squamish is currently under construction, and it’s hard to miss. Just keep looking right as you leave Squamish, heading north on HWY 99 towards Whistler.
Skyfall is truly the home of the future, as all homes in BC will be built to a Net Zero Ready or Step 5 level by 2032.
We just finished the mid construction blower door test and the score was fantastic at 0.68 ACH @ 50 Pa. You can see pictures here.
Characteristics of this house include:
• Super insulated above grade walls with 8.5” SIP + 2” Exterior insulation – R-40 Effective
• Foundation walls ICF – Effective R-35
• Flat ceilings with Exterior insulation combined with spray foam – Effective R-40
• Triple glazed USI 0.90 Windows
• Cold climate ultra-high efficient Air Source Heat Pump for heating and cooling
• HRV (heat recovery ventilation) supplying fresh air and exhausting stale indoor air
• 32 Photovoltaic solar panels
• EV ready charging station
• Sustainable materials/methods/business practices
• Low VOC materials and finishes for good indoor air quality
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Built Green Canada: Put a Label on it and Win!
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CONTEST: For Builders certifying projects BUILT GREEN – Deadline September 30th
BUILT GREEN Canada is running a contest aimrf at showcasing builders certifying projects BUILT GREEN and highlighting the importance of labeling a project.
If you are a builder who participates, you will be entered to win 10 of the BUILT GREEN plaques for your next homes certified through Built Green Canada. Beyond the BUILT GREEN label, these plaques further reinforce the home’s certification. They’re 4″ x 4″ and may be installed on the exterior of the home or interior and are available in bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and generic (no label identified). You can even use the plaques as drink coasters, on fence gates, in the sidewalk, etc.
How to Enter:
1. Post a photo of your BUILT GREEN home certification label or metal plaque to your social media accounts
2. Make sure to tag BUILT GREEN Canada on your post
- Twitter: @BuiltGreenCan
- Facebook: @BuiltGreenCanada
- Instagram: @BuiltGreenCanada
Use the hashtag #PutALabelOnIt
Eligibility
- BUILT GREEN Builders
- BUILT GREEN certified projects: Jan 1 – Sept 30, 2020
Prize value is $350 (before taxes and shipping). A random draw will be made at 6:00 pm MST on September 30, 2020.
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City of Vancouver Fire Hall No 17: North America’s first Passive House Fire Hall
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Case Study: North America’s first Passive House Fire Hall
The City of Vancouver’s Fire Hall No.17 is not only the City’s second largest training fire hall, but also the first in North America to pursue Passive House certification. The project replaces an existing facility with a high-performance and fully electric building that will act as a city-wide and post-disaster emergency hub.
The project is also pursuing LEED v4 Gold and Zero Carbon Building Standard certifications. ZEBx’s newly released case study highlights the low carbon and low energy performance targets, and design strategies used in this one-of-a-kind project, including an optimized orientation for local climate conditions, an airtight envelope design, efficient air and water heat recovery systems, low carbon mechanical systems with geo-exchange, heat pumps, and an on-site solar PV array.
To read more about this Case Study from ZebX, click here.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: CHBA Georgie Awards 2021
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The 2021 Call for Entries is till ongoing if you still have not have had the chance to enter yet! To review eligibility and criteria requirements, click here.
The Call for Entries will run from Mid-August to October 30th, 2020.
For more information on participating in the 2021 Georgie Awards, click here.
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CHBA: Building Science for New Homes – Burnaby
Instructor: Luke Dolan
When: Thursday Oct 15th &
Friday Oct 16th
8:30 am to 4:30 pm PDT
Location: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown – 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby BC
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What you will learn
This course provides and overview of building science issues and sound business practices. This course is a pre-requisite to become a certified Net Zero, R-2000 or ENERGY STAR builder, and is suggested for participating in the EnerGuide for New Homes and Built Green programs.
Registration is open until seats are filled!
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Cartessa Construction
New 2636 ft² house
Richmond
Mid Construction : 0.56 ACH
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Boa Construction
New 4542 ft² home
West Vancouver
Final: 0.82 ACH
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Foxridge Homes
New 2133 ft² home
Surrey – Parkview Estates
Mid Construction: 1.25 ACH
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Somerset Custom Homes
New 3405 ft² house
North Vancouver
Final:1.73 ACH
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Monterra Projects
New 1300 ft² townhome
Tanglewood – Courtenay
Mid Construction: 1.86 ACH
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Who is going to be on our Top 5 ACH list for next month? Stay tuned to find out!
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Design Heat Losses
The total predicted envelope heat losses over the heating seson for a particular house design in a particular climate.
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For information on the BC Energy Step Code, EnerGuide ratings, Blower Door Airtightness tests, Thermal Imaging, BuiltGreen, Net Zero Homes contact Vanessa at manager@capitalhomeenergy.com
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