Project Specs
| Location: | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Climate Zone: | Cool-Temperate |
| Building Type: | Multi-Unit Residential |
| Project Phase: | In Design |
| Certification Type: | Passive House Classic |
| Year of Construction: | 2023-2028 |
| Gross Floor Area (m2): | 40,390 m2 |
| Treated Floor Area (m2): | 31,247 m2 |
| PHPP Verification: | Download |
Project Description
Reflecting the energetic forces of its surrounding Pacific Northwest environment, CURV will be the tallest passive house structure in the world. Located in the heart of Vancouver, and at the highest point of downtown, this is a revolution in sustainable urban living.
Curv is brilliantly designed by world-renowned architect Tom Wright, with interior design by Andres Escobar of Lemay & Escobar, and the expert management of Kheng Ly from Canada’s Brivia Group. With the extraordinary ability to ultra-filter air, soften sound, and recover some of its own energy, Curv emanates the blissful feeling of living at the height of now.
Thermal Envelope
| Exterior Wall: | Pre-fabricated façade system system. System characteristics are currently in development. |
| Basement Floor/Floor Slab: | Exterior insulated protected membrane roof assembly. Approximately 6" of extruded polystyrene insulation will be used to provide a nominal R-30 for these assemblies. |
| Roof: | Exterior insulated protected membrane roof assembly. Approximately 6" of extruded polystyrene insulation will be used to provide a nominal R-30 for these assemblies. |
| Window: | Windows generally integrated as part of the prefabricated façade system. Sloping windows on the east and west facades are pursuing customized design solutions. Windows at grade using Passive House Certified stick-built curtain wall system. |
Mechanical System
| Ventilation: | Space heating, cooling and ventilation will be provided with high efficiency Passivehaus Certified Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV) via supply and exhaust risers and branch duct distribution on each floor. |
| Heating/Cooling: | Multiple Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) will provide heating and cooling energy for the entire building. |
| Domestic Hot Water: | In development. |
