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1 SINGLE FAMILY PASSIVE HOUSE case studies 15 JUNE 2017 ARLINGTON PASSIVE HOUSE WORKSHOP DAVID PEABODY CPHC, LEEP AP PEABODY ARCHITECTS

2 Why build this way? single family Transformation of the energy grid will drive it

3 Why build this way? single family Transformation of the energy grid will drive it Building codes will require it

4 Why build this way? single family Transformation of the energy grid will drive it Building codes will require it Passive House building science will facilitate it

5 Why build this way? single family Transformation of the energy grid will drive it Building codes will require it Passive House building science will facilitate it For health reasons, clients will demand it

6 how does it affect my designs? single family Johnson Mies

7 how does it affect my designs? single family Wright

8 how does it affect my designs? single family

9 how does it affect my designs? single family

10 How does it affect process? single family Have team in place at the beginning Get input from the key players as you develop your details Project field superintendant Estimator Key subs: concrete, mechanical, framers Achieves: Better and more economical details Contractor buy-in and sense of ownership

11 How does it affect process? single family Energy modeling software is your friend for value engineering for design refinement to keep you out of trouble

12 How does it affect my details? single family Air sealing Thermal bridging Insulation Solar shading Integrated HVAC Plumbing considerations

13 basements single family 2 EPS 3-1/2 fiberglass Drainboard 4 slab Vapor barrier 4 EPS Gravel fill 4 high density EPS R20 BASEMENT SLAB 4 EPS AT EITHER SIDE OFF FOOTING

14 PASSIVE HOUSE: PLANNING AND DESIGN Peabody Architects, 2016 basements single family

15 PASSIVE HOUSE: PLANNING AND DESIGN Peabody Architects, 2016 basements single family

16 PASSIVE HOUSE: PLANNING AND DESIGN Peabody Architects, 2016 basements single family

17 PASSIVE HOUSE: PLANNING AND DESIGN Peabody Architects, 2016 basements single family

18 Bethesda foursquare single family SIZE: 4,400 SF ~ 5 Bedrooms; 4 ½ Baths FOOTINGS: 4 high density eps below; R(20) 4 eps at sides R(20) SLAB: 4 concrete with 4 EPS below R(20) FOUNDATION: 10 concrete with 4 EPS outside, 2 EPS + 3-1/2 batts inside (R44) WALLS: 8 structural insulated panels with 1-3/4 EPS insulation outboard (R36) ROOF: 12 structural insulated panels (R45) WINDOWS: Thermotech triple glazed (R7) AIRTIGHT LAYER: Inside face of SIPs MECHANCAL: Mitsubishi City-Multi 36K btu system with 2 ducted air handlers w/ 2 integrated Zehnder ERV s HOT WATER: Viessman tank prepped for solar, with Lochinvar 96% eff. boiler AIRTIGHTNESS: Pascales COST: 7% over standard SIP construction MONTHLY ENERGY COST: $ 205 ( $.05/sf) First Passive House in mid-atlantic

19 Bethesda foursquare single family 8 SIP wall 1-3/4 EPS Air seal layer R36 First floor assembly R37 10 concrete wall 4 EPS 2 EPS 3-1/2 fiberglass Air seal layer Thermotech triple glazed sash

20 Bethesda foursquare single family 2x ledger 1 HD foam break Tape 1-3/4 EPS Hardie over Tyvek and furring strips 8 SIP Air seal layer

21 NEW SYSTEMS NOTED IN YELLOW BELOW Rockville neo-colonial single family SIZE: 4,500 SF ~ 6 Bedrooms; 4 ½ Baths FOOTINGS: 4 high density EPS below; R(20) 4 EPS at sides R(20) SLAB: 4 concrete with 4 EPS below R(20) FOUNDATION: 10 concrete with 4 EPS outside, 2 EPS + 3-1/2 batts inside (R44) WALLS: 6 structural insulated panels with 4 EIFS outboard (R40) ROOF: 12 structural insulated panels (R45) WINDOWS: Zola triple glazed (R7) AIRTIGHT LAYER: Inside face of SIPs MECHANCAL: Mitsubishi Residential 20K btu system with 2 ducted air handlers w/ 1 independent Zehnder ERV HOT WATER: Weissmann solar w/electric back-up AIRTIGHTNESS: Pascale COST: 7% over standard SIP construction MONTHLY ENERGY COST: $ 205 ( $.05/sf)

22 Rockville neo-colonial single family Tape Tape Tape EIFS SIP SILL DETAIL: SIP + CEMENTITIOUS SIDING SILL DETAIL: SIP + EIFS PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN FOR MIXED-HUMID CLIMATES Peabody Architects, 2016

23 Rockville neo-colonial single family StoGuard air/water seal WINDOW BEFORE TAPING WINDOW AFTER TAPING

24 Rockville neo-colonial single family TAPES AVAILABLE ON FIRST PROJECT TAPES AVAILABLE NOW

25 Fairfax Net Zero single family SIZE: 3,500 SF ~ 3 Bedrooms; 3-½ Baths FOOTINGS: 4 high density EPS below; R(20) 4 Roxul at sides R(20) SLAB: 4 concrete with 4 EPS below R(20) FOUNDATION: 10 concrete with 4 Roxul outside, 2 Roxul + 3-1/2 batts inside (R44) WALLS: 2x6 studs with 6 EIFS outboard (R43) ROOF: 2x12 s with densepack fiberglass and 2 Roxul mineral wool above (R42) WINDOWS: Zola triple glazed (R6) AIRTIGHT LAYER: Outside face of sheathing MECHANCAL: 3-1:1 Heat pumps in 3 zones CERV ERV HOT WATER: Heat pump hot water heater AIRTIGHTNESS: Pascale

26 Fairfax Net Zero single family Tape 2 Roxul Thermal break Densepack EIFS Stoguard 2x6 with densepack WINDOW SILL EAVE SECTION Air seal layer EIFS

27 THE BUILDING ENVELOPE ABOVE GRADE WALLS: STANDARD FRAMING WITH EIFS SILL DETAIL WITH HPL RAINSCREEN SILL DETAIL WITH EIFS PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN FOR MIXED-HUMID CLIMATES Peabody Architects, 2016

28 THE BUILDING ENVELOPE ABOVE GRADE WALLS: STANDARD FRAMING WITH EIFS APPLYING EPS THERMAL BREAK FOR LEDGER BOARD UNDER EAVE PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN FOR MIXED-HUMID CLIMATES Peabody Architects, 2016

29 Affordable Modular single family SIZE: 1600 SF ~ 3 Bedrooms; 2 ½ Baths FOOTINGS: Standard non-insulated CRAWL SPACE: Un-insulated, closed WALLS: 9-1/4 double stud with densepack fiberglass. ZipWall sheathing 1 open faced polyiso outboard (R40) ROOF: 2x8 over vented attic 2 nd FL. CEILING: Loose fill cellulose over open-faced 1.5 SIP panels (R100) 1 st FLOOR ASSEMBLY: 2x12 s with densepacked fiberglass insulation polyiso below R51) WINDOWS: Zola triple glazed (R6) AIRTIGHT LAYER: Outside face of sheathing MECHANCAL: LG Residential 38K btu (3 ton) system with 1 ducted, 1 cassette, air handlers w/ 1 Zehnder ERV with Comfotube ducting HOT WATER: Solar with electric back-up AIRTIGHTNESS: Pascale COST: 15% over standard construction MONTHLY ENERGY COST: $ 65 ( $.04/sf)

30 Affordable modular single family Tape Double stud wall 1 EPS thermal break 9-1/4 fiberglass ZipWall sheathing Unfaced polyiso Tyvek Hardie siding Air seal layer WINDOW SILL

31 Affordable modular single family Loose fill cellulose Hinged roof assembly 2x12 ceiling w/ densepack fiberglass Tape Thermal break Insulated header Air seal layer EAVE DETAIL EAVE INSTALLATION

32 ZipWall sheathing Double stud wall w/ dense pack fiberglass Affordable modular single family tape Air seal layer 11-1/4 densepack Unfaced polyiso Foil covered polyiso Crawl space WALL SILL DETAIL WALL SILL INSTALLATION

33 Historic DC retrofit single family SIZE: 5,700 SF ~ 3 Bedrooms; 3-½ Baths FOOTINGS: Existing SLAB: 4 concrete with 4 EPS below R(20) WALLS: Existing 14 masonry with liquid air water barrier applied to inside face + 2 EPS + 9-1/4 double stud wall with densepack fiberglass + Intello at interior face ( R40) ROOF: 10 TJI s with densepack fiberglass + 2 EPS above and 1 EPS below (R52) WINDOWS: Zola wood triple glazed (R6) AIRTIGHT LAYER: Inside face of masonry MECHANCAL: Mitsubishi City-Multi with ducted and cassette air handlers CERV ERV HOT WATER: Solar with electric back-up AIRTIGHTNESS:.TBD

34 Historic DC retrofit single family Existing masonry Air water barrier 2 EPS Double studs w/ densepack Intello vap. barrier Stainless pins New footing 15 mil vap. barrier Existing footing 4 HD EPS WALL AT FOOTING

35 Historic DC retrofit single family Existing masonry Air water barrier 2 EPS Double studs with densepack fiberglass Intello smart vapor barrier WINDOW SILL DETAIL WALL INSTALLATION 2 STUD WALL AGAINST EPS BOARD

36 Arlington Net Zero single family SIZE: 3,500 SF ~ 3 Bedrooms; 3-½ Baths FOOTINGS: 4 high density EPS below; R(20) 4 EPS at sides R(20) SLAB: 4 concrete with 4 EPS below R(20) FOUNDATION: 10 concrete with 4 EPS outside, 2 EPS+ 3-1/2 batts inside (R44) WALLS: Double studs with 9-1/4 densepack fiberglass + 4 EIFS outboard (R48) ROOF: 14 sloped wood trusses with densepack fiberglass and 2 polyiso (R69) WINDOWS: Zola triple glazed (R6) AIRTIGHT LAYER: Outside face of sheathing MECHANCAL: Central high static VRF system CERV ERV HOT WATER: TBD AIRTIGHTNESS: TBD

37 SINGLE FAMILY PASSIVE HOUSE case studies 15 JUNE 2017 ARLINGTON PASSIVE HOUSE WORKSHOP DAVID PEABODY CPHC, LEEP AP PEABODY ARCHITECTS

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