These residential row homes were designed with affordability and energy efficiency in mind, including thoughtfully engineered mechanical systems. Each home features a forced-air heating system paired with a heat recovery ventilator (HRV), which serves as the primary ventilation system. This dedicated HRV ensures balanced, energy-efficient ventilation throughout the home, improving indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
The mechanical design includes roughed-in air conditioning for future cooling needs and the potential to accommodate an air-source heat pump down the line. Notably, the ventilation strategy is fully dedicated: exhaust air is drawn from each washroom and discharged outside, while fresh air is brought in through the HRV and distributed via the return air system.
We completed F280-12 heat loss and heat gain calculations to appropriately size the heating and cooling systems for each unit. To enhance indoor comfort, the homes are also equipped with flow-through humidifiers, maintaining proper humidity levels suitable for the local climate.
Affordable. Efficient. Built smart from the inside out.