Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Bungalow
adding energy affordability to the paradigm
Completion
Completion date 01/31/2016
Occupancy
Owner-occupied. One adult, one teen
Days per year Building is fully occupied: 365
Scope
All new construction, all single-family residential.
Type of Construction
New
Floor area of each building
1,375
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.0
Stories
1
Conditioned Building Volume
11,000 cu ft
Conditioned Floor Area
1,375 sq ft
Location and Climate Details
single-family residence, attached at lot line
Address
East Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
United States
Location Type
Suburaban
Climate Region
Zone 5
Köppen Climate Type
Dfb
Lat. / Long.
POINT (-72.6441199 42.2714174)
Elevation
182 ft
Solar Insolation
3.68 kWh/m2/day
Annual CDD and Base Temp
263 degree days | 75 deg F
Annual HDD and Base Temp
7643 degree days | 70 deg F
Site
Site conditions: previously undeveloped land, pristine land (greenfield)
Site description: Previously undeveloped lot along a through street. Neighbors range from small suburban lots to working farms.
Materials and Design Strategy
Materials: Minimal foam, only for penetration sealing and under slab insulation. Majority of insulation is cellulose.
Special architectural measures: Passive solar orientation of openings and tuned windows. Overhangs sized for seasonal change. Roofs sloped for optimal PV performance.
LCA Description: No.
Indoor Environment Description: Lunos e2 distributed HRV pairs provide fresh air with heat recovery without requiring ducts; easier for volunteer installs.
adding energy affordability to the paradigm
Completion
Completion date
01/31/2016
Occupancy
Owner-occupied. One adult, one teen
Days per year Building is fully occupied:
365
Scope
All new construction, all single-family residential.
Type of Construction | New |
---|---|
Floor area of each building | 1,375 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 1.0 |
Stories | 1 |
Conditioned Building Volume | 11,000 cu ft |
Conditioned Floor Area | 1,375 sq ft |
Location and Climate Details
single-family residence, attached at lot line
Address |
East Street Easthampton, MA 01027
United States |
---|---|
Location Type | Suburaban |
Climate Region | Zone 5 |
Köppen Climate Type | Dfb |
Lat. / Long. | POINT (-72.6441199 42.2714174) |
Elevation | 182 ft |
Solar Insolation | 3.68 kWh/m2/day |
Annual CDD and Base Temp | 263 degree days | 75 deg F |
Annual HDD and Base Temp | 7643 degree days | 70 deg F |
Site
Site conditions:
previously undeveloped land, pristine land (greenfield)
Site description:
Previously undeveloped lot along a through street. Neighbors range from small suburban lots to working farms.
Materials and Design Strategy
Materials:
Minimal foam, only for penetration sealing and under slab insulation. Majority of insulation is cellulose.
Special architectural measures:
Passive solar orientation of openings and tuned windows. Overhangs sized for seasonal change. Roofs sloped for optimal PV performance.
LCA Description:
No.
Indoor Environment Description:
Lunos e2 distributed HRV pairs provide fresh air with heat recovery without requiring ducts; easier for volunteer installs.