Roxbury Deep Energy Net Zero House
Two family residence in the heart of Roxbury Boston undertook an expansive addition while getting an envelope and building systems overhaul. Exterior design maintained existing openings and re-imagined it's detailing with simpler lines.
Performance Index
EUI: 0 kBtu/sf/yr
Infiltration: 0.62 ACH50
Somerville Deep Energy Net Zero Ready
Comprehensive building overhaul including thermal bridge free and airtight envelope, continuous fresh air, upgraded building systems, and new interior layouts and finishes.
Performance Index
EUI: 5.8 kBtu/sf/yr
Infiltration: 1.3 ACH50
Beacon Hill Deep Energy Retrofit
Sited along the Charles River, a 1900th industrial building was re-purposed into apartment housing in 1916 and is now undergoing it's 3rd interior renovation. The project carefully preserves the integrity of its exterior masonry walls while providing the interiors with modern styling using passivehouse methodologies.
Performance Index
EUI: 8.4 kBtu/sf/yr
Infiltration: 1.7 ACH50
Photography Jane Messinger
Cambridge Prefab Passive house
The design build team is currently building a prefab passive house in partnership with EcoCor for new single family in Cambridge MA. It targets LEED Platinum, Net Positive design, and will be the first certified prefab PH project in the City of Cambridge. The exterior and interior architecture is based on Victorian design principles while being built with state of the art envelope and all electric building systems. Its roof orientation and massing are designed to capture surplus power for the use of an electric car. Feel free to visit our Instagram account to see images of onsite panel installation.
Performance Index
EUI: -2.4 kBtu/sf/yr
Infiltration: 0.23 ACH50
Photography Matt Delphenich
Cambridge Multi Family Passive house
Currently under construction is a new two family passive house near Central Square in Cambridge MA. The project is targeting passive house certification, LEED Platinum, and Net Positive Design. Unusual construction assemblies such as a "flat hip" roof structure was built to provide passive shading while eliminating perimeter thermal bridging often found along rim construction.
Performance Index
p- EUI: -3.8 kBtu/sf/yr
p- Infiltration: 0.75 ACH50
Needham Prefab Net Zero
Currently under construction is a new single family net positive house in Needham MA that meets Passive House standards. The project is targeting passive LEED Platinum and Net Positive Design. Our firm has partnered with EcoCor to develop a prefabricated core shell to reduce construction time, site waste, emissions associated with transportation, and to create a "near perfect" envelope that will ensure enhanced quality and a lasting product. Noteworthy details include "open rain screen" facade systems using sustainably harvested timber, double story curtain glass walls, 3 story stairwells to promote positive cooling stack effects, and various architectural shading devices for sunlight control during cooling seasons.
Performance Index
p-EUI: -0.0 kBtu/sf/yr
p-Infiltration: 0.28 ACH50
Somerville Passive House & Net Positive
Group Design Build is planning on building Somerville's first certified Passive House residence. The project is targeting passive house certification, LEED Platinum, and will be a net positive building providing power to all building systems and annual car charging.
Performance Index
p-EUI: -13.2 kBtu/sf/yr
p-Infiltration: 0.25 ACH50
Image credit Garth Goldstein Studio Inc
Arlington Deep Energy Retrofit
A small footprint and foundation is preserved on a steeply sloped site in Arlington to make way for a vertical expansion. The updated plan configuration and addition provides the homeowner with various new connections to the landscape while giving her a more well rounded layout for contemporary living needs: working from home with clear boundaries, space for children and in-laws, a functional kitchen and lots of well planned storage, open (but not empty) spaces, good site lines and lots of natural light. Meanwhile, non-foam based, a thermally broken envelope, and casement windows ensure occupant thermal and acoustical comfort from the elements. The roof line is shaped and maximized for PV solar gains while keeping in context with the neighboring street scape.
Performance Index
p-EUI: 1200.0 kBtu/sf/yr
p-Infiltration: 2.00 ACH50
