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HOUSE 8

Single Family Residential

New Construction
1,900 SF
Philadelphia, PA: Kensington

This single-family, eight-level rowhome tucks neatly into the eclectic fabric of Philadelphia’s architecture. By altering the traditional rowhome model to become multi-leveled, space for living is maximized. While it appears small from the street, once inside, high ceilings and ample glazing provide visual continuity while a stair-core physically connects all levels. To juxtapose the dynamic interior, the front facade is purposefully quiet. It is clad in a single material and is devoid of the utility equipment that typically clutters urban projects. Even the systems are reduced to a single source, electricity. It represents a version of what all urban infill homes can be.

PROJECT STATS

Zero Energy Ready Homes Certification


Building Metrics:

Energy Use Intensity (EUI): 22.68 kBtu/sf/yr

Home Energy Rating Score (HERS Index): 43

Airtightness: 0.30 ACH50

Building Envelope:

Slab On Grade: R-15

Below Grade Walls: R-19

Above Grade Walls: R-27 / R-28

Roof: R-50

 

Building Systems:
Power / Fuel Sources: All electric

HVAC: Ductless mini-split heat pumps

Energy recovery ventilation

Domestic Hot Water: Heat-pump water heater 

Appliances: Energy-Star
Foam-free assemblies

Project Team:

Builder: Wooden Box

Energy Verifier: DSB Energy 

Structural Engineer: Larsen & Landis

Photography: Dave Apple

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