Construction of Azhena Project in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Construction of Azhena Project in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Construction of Azhena Project in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Construction of Azhena Project in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Project Specs

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Climate Zone: Cool-Temperate
Building Type: Single Family Residential
Project Phase: Completed
Certification Type: Passive House Plus
Year of Construction: 2020
Gross Floor Area (m2): 322
Treated Floor Area (m2): 308
PHPP Verification: Download

Project Description

The Azehna House is a Net Positive, Passive House PLUS project that strives for deep sustainability in all aspects of its design. The house generates and meets all its household water needs from rainwater harvesting, generates more energy than it uses, and has incorporated many elements that enhance and contribute to the natural landscape around it. There are ‘green roof’ elements, and extensive use of reclaimed railway timbers and site-milled woods. The design inside and out is highly biophilic in incorporating natural themes and elements throughout, and all materials were stringently vetted to be non-toxic, zero-VOC and sustainably sourced. The project is also targeting Living Building Challenge petal certification.


Thermal Envelope

Exterior Wall: 4" Batt Insulation, 10" Dense Pack Cellulose
Basement Floor/Floor Slab: 10" Rigid EPS Type 3 Insulation Under Slab, continuous exterior ICF Foundation with added 5" EPS insulation.
Roof: 10" EPS Foam above roof decking.
Window: Euroline triple glaze pass certified Tilt & Turn windows

Mechanical System

Ventilation: Zehnder Q450 HRV
Heating/Cooling: Electric Radiant Floor Heating
Domestic Hot Water: Rheem Hybrid Heat Pump DHW