New Street High Performance Home constructed by Homes by Sorensen in Calgary, Alberta, achieved low energy consumption through consultation. By optimizing the building envelope, assisting with window & HVAC selection and including solar photovoltaic, this home achieves “low energy status” by consuming 56% less energy than if it was built to the minimum energy requirements.
Triple pane, low-e windows
High efficiency condensing natural gas boiler, furnace, air conditioning & HRV
Air-tight at .77 Air changes per hour
.42 GJ/m2/year energy intensity