Owner: DePaul Properties | Location: Buffalo, NY | Completion Date: Ongoing
Programs Achieved: PHIUS+ 2018 Source Zero, EPA Energy Star and Indoor AirPlus, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, HCR Clean Energy Incentive
| Square Footage | 161,486 sf |
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| Number of Units | 150 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Certifications | PHIUS+ 2018 Source Zero, EPA Energy Star and Indoor AirPlus, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, HCR Clean Energy Incentive |
| SCI Role | Phius CPHC & Verifier, HERS Rater, Energy and Green Building Consultant |
A 150-unit multifamily project in Buffalo, NY, DePaul’s Pan-American Square is designed as a cutting-edge carbonneutral all electric project. The project is being designed to Passive House (PHIUS) 2018 Standards, as well as Energy Star Multifamily New Construction, DOE Zero Energy Ready, EPA Indoor AirPLUS and HCR Clean Energy Incentive requirements. The project will use heat pump systems, shared energy recovery ventilation, central heat pump water heating, triple pane windows, along with passive house levels of insulation and air tightness.
Technical Details
| Walls | 2” (R-9) Huber Zip-R sheathing, 2x6 wood studs with R-21 mineral wool batt insulation and smart vapor retarder. Using a panelized wall assembly. |
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| Windows | Kohltech 2020 Supreme. Triple pane U-0.14.5. Curtain Wall by GlasCurtain with Thermaframe. Triple pane U-0.15 |
| Air Barrier | The exterior ZIP sheathing will create an enhanced air, water, moisture and thermal barrier. Sealed with liquid flashing at all seams and joints. |
| Roof | Flat Roof with R-40 Minimum. 7” polyiso on sloping wood trusses. |
| Slab | R-8 with 2” EPS at the perimeter and under the slab. |
| Heating/ Cooling | Ducted split air source heat pump systems per apartment, Fujitsu Systems with 20 SEER, 12 HSPF |
| Ventilation | Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems shared between 2-3 apartments, Renewaire Units ~80% recovery efficiency. Central ventilation Swegon Gold RX ~ 84% recovery efficiency. |
| Hot Water | LG Hydro Kit with one electric tank and two storage tanks per building. |
| Solar Electric | 997,000 kWh/yr. off-site community solar subscription with a 20-year contract term. |
| Additional Features | This project includes a commercial kitchen serving three meals per day. It features all electric appliances and heat recovery as well as direct exhaust ventilation. |