Victorian net zero renovation
Completion
Completion date
12/01/2016
Occupancy
home for retired couple. Live here all year around; not snowbirds.
Days per year Building is fully occupied:
365
Scope
Total gut rehab, affecting 99% of structure
| Type of Construction | Retrofit |
|---|---|
| Number of buildings | 2 |
| Floor area of each building | 3,640 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 3.0 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Conditioned Building Volume | 32,544 cu ft |
| Conditioned Floor Area | 3,640 sq ft |
| Unconditioned Floor Area | 250 sq ft |
Location and Climate Details
single-family residence
| Address |
2021 Harriet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405
United States |
|---|---|
| Location Type | Urban |
| Climate Region | Zone 6 |
| Lat. / Long. | POINT (-93.2851629 44.9619735) |
| Elevation | 550 ft |
Site
Site conditions:
preexisting structure(s)
Site description:
Typical tired old urban house on typical urban plot (40x 120)
Materials and Design Strategy
Materials:
Flooring and millwork were regionally sourced (Wisconsin)
low-VOC paints
wallboarding that absorbs formaldehyde
Special architectural measures:
modest passive solar--extended eaves
solar heat gain/loss film on windows optimized for window location
Indoor Environment Description:
no added urea to kitchen cabinetry
wallboarding designed to absorb formaldehyde
active radon venting --collected in sump, vented through roof
continuous airflow into house via ERV, with heat exchange.