|
|
Our first featured home of the month is this beautiful home constructed by Pedrini Construction and designed by SAS Architecture located 2 hours away from Vancouver in Sunstone Ridge at Pemberton, BC.
The mid construction result for this home was fantastic, with a super low airtightness score of 0.4 ACH! (Air Changes per Hour).
Characteristics of this house include:
- EnerGuide Rated and Certified
- High performance low-E triple glazed argon-filled windows
- Wall: 2×6 @ 16″ o/c R-24 Batt
- 2″ Quick-therm, 2×4 @ 16″ o/c
- R-12 Batt – effective R-38
- R-22 ICF with extra 3″ EPS for foundation wall
- HRV (heat recovery ventilation system) supplying fresh air and exhausting stale indoor air
- Right sized mechanical systems
- 2-ton ductless mini split air source heat pump
- domestic water air source heat pump
|
|
|
|
Changes to Step Code requirements for West Vancouver
|
|
|
Starting February 28th, 2021, Part 9 buildings in West Vancouver will move from Step 3 to Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code, but the city has also included an option to enhance Step 3.
The changes will mean transitioning from natural gas heating systems to low carbon heating systems in the construction of new small residential buildings.
This latest change will see requirements for simple buildings – three storeys and under – including single-family homes, duplexes, coach homes and some townhouses move from Step 3 to Step 5, the highest step, which is similar to a net zero building performance.
The bylaw will require that low carbon energy system homes meet an overall greenhouse gas intensity limit of 3 kg CO₂ e/m²/year for the building. The District is allowing builders the flexibility to choose how they meet their target.
Tor read more about the Step Code changes in the District of West Vancouver, click here.
|
|
|
|
SURVEY: Energy Code Compliance for Part 9 Residential buildings
|
|
|
FortisBC, in partnership with BC Hydro, is conducting a province-wide survey on energy code compliance for Part 9 Residential buildings. Your anonymous responses will help policy makers to identify barriers and opportunities to improve the code compliance process.
The survey is open until January 21 and takes 15 minutes to complete.
The first 150 participants can claim a free $40 SKIP THE DISHES gift card in appreciation for your time.
To participate in the survey, click here.
|
|
|
|
UPCOMING COURSE AND WEBINAR
|
|
|
CHBA: Building Science for New Homes – Burnaby
Instructor: Luke Dolan
When: Friday Feb 19th &
Saturday Feb 20th
8:30 am to 4:30 pm PDT
Location: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown – 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby BC
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
|
Builder’s Breakfast Kick off: Municipal Outlook 2021
Panelists:
- Chris Higgins, Green Building Planner, City of Vancouver
- Tim Ryce, Chief Building Official, City of North Vancouver
- Norm Connolly, Sustainability Manager, City of Richmond
When: Thursday, January 28th
7:30 am to 9:30 am PDT
Deadline to register: Wednesday, January 27th at 1:00pm
|
|
What you will learn
The first Builders’ Breakfast Series (BBS) webinar of 2021 will feature three speakers, from the City of Vancouver, City of North Vancouver and the City of Richmond, who will discuss what is coming up in their respective municipalities this year, from step code and bylaw amendments to sustainability initiatives and other residential construction-related programs.
This is a first-hand opportunity to learn what these major municipalities are planning for the year ahead and ensure you are well informed and prepared for what is to come. Attendees will also have time to ask questions of the panelists.
|
|
|
|
Naikoon Contracting
New 3,500 ft² house
North Vancouver
Final : 0.4 ACH
|
|
Custom Coastal Homes
New 2,000 ft² home
Bowen Island
Mid Construction: 1.09 ACH
|
|
|
|
|
Tavan Developments
New 5,200 ft² home
Vancouver
Mid Construction 1.28 ACH
|
|
|
Integra Homes
New 4,600 ft² home
Courtenay
Mid Construction 1.36 ACH
|
|
|
|
Heat Recovery
The process of extracting heat (usually from a fluid such as air or water) that would otherwise be wasted. Heat recovery in housing usually refers to the extraction of heat from exhaust air or waste water.
|
|
|
|
|
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
Did you receive this email from a friend? If so, hit the button below to subscribe.
|
|
|
|
|
