E3 Eco Group Projects / Sun dog Ridge
Sun Dog Ridge Project
Designed by Pamela Neely
This home is passive solar design, with main living spaces and glazing oriented due south.Canada has cold winters and hot summers, which make insulation and energy efficiency
a primary concern.
Results:
60%Reduction
in Energy Consumption
The client also wanted to make the living space as non-toxic
as possible and chose materials with low off-gassing qualities.
It consumes approximately 60% less energy than homes of
similar size, had no “new-house smell” when the client moved
in and is a real testament to form and function working in
a cohesive manner.
Energy Efficiency:
- Passive solar design with main living spaces and glazing oriented due south
- Double wall construction (stick frame) for R30 insulation value in walls and R50 in roof
- Slab on grade with radiant heat - R10 under the slab
- On-demand water heater (shown)– closed loop system for radiant heat and open loop for potable water
(both potable and radiant heat are provided by the same unit) - Roof overhangs on the south side provide shade in summer and allow solar gain in winter
- Fiberglass windows with triple glazing on west and north orientations (all glazing is northern low E for maximum solar gain)
- Air lock entry (achieved with a very cool sliding barn door)
- Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) for fresh air exchange
- High efficiency wood burning stove, open concept house - allows stove to heat entire house
