Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance Evaluation

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2016

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1239738· OSTI ID:1239738

Poerschke, A. ^[1]; Beach, R. ^[1]

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1. IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

In 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation methods to complete the final design package along with Brookfield's architect KGA Studio. This design package included upgrades to the thermal enclosure, basement insulation, windows, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Short-term performance testing in the Passive House was done during construction and after construction.

• Research Organization: IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
• OSTI ID: 1239738
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO-102016-4791; 7320
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
residential
residential buildings
IBACOS
Building America
passive house
zero energy ready home
occupant comfort
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)