Mechanic Street Passive House
An Affordable, Replicable Passive House
General Finances
By keeping the building’s shape simple, the team was able to complete the project for a total construction cost of $300,420, or $163.00 a square foot.
Construction hard cost
$300,420
Cost per sq ft of conditioned space
$163.00
Value of Tax Credits for renewable energy systems
Cost breakdown information:
Rebates and Financial Incentives
Utility incentives
$4000 for Energy Star Tier 3
$750 for heat pump hot water heater
$300 for minisplit heat pump
Advice
Advice
Steve DeMetrick and architect Steve Baczek worked with the clients to design and build a home which was builder- and supplier-friendly, using conventional and easily-available building materials. The builder-architect team worked closely with the clients from the beginning as an integrated team, and everyone on the project was committed to the goals of affordability and replicability.
An Affordable, Replicable Passive House
General Finances
By keeping the building’s shape simple, the team was able to complete the project for a total construction cost of $300,420, or $163.00 a square foot.
| Construction hard cost | $300,420 |
|---|---|
| Cost per sq ft of conditioned space | $163.00 |
| Value of Tax Credits for renewable energy systems |
Cost breakdown information:
Rebates and Financial Incentives
| Utility incentives |
$4000 for Energy Star Tier 3 |
|---|
Advice
| Advice |
Steve DeMetrick and architect Steve Baczek worked with the clients to design and build a home which was builder- and supplier-friendly, using conventional and easily-available building materials. The builder-architect team worked closely with the clients from the beginning as an integrated team, and everyone on the project was committed to the goals of affordability and replicability. |
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