Legacy Passive House, Whistler, Canada
1020 Legacy Way – Whistler, BC is a low-rise apartment building project built and certified to Passive House standards. The development consists of 24 rental apartment units to be operated by the Whistler Housing Authority.
Challenge
Meet and exceed Passive House standards and sustainability requirements as per Whistler's resort municipality's guidelines
Solution:
SWEGON GOLD SERIES Passive House Institute Certified HRV with a heat recovery ratio of +85% and integrated VRF heat pump system with COP of 4.4. SWEGON REACT DAMPERS are integrated into the duct system to provide individual control of suite ventilation, cooling and heating including a free cooling option.
Result
Swegon’s solution for Whistler Housing Authority saved 30% on the equipment capital cost compared to a decentralized ventilation solution. The VAV damper solution presents savings on operating cost, avoids over/under ventilation and provide cooling in each suite.
Highlights
• Factory-furnished standalone control of the HRV and VAV dampers
• 30% savings on equipment capital cost compared to decentralized ventilation solutions
PHI-certification of HRV to meet project Passive House requirements.
The products
The product used in Legacy Passive House
