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Passive House BKLYN IV

A Green in Brooklyn, NY.

  • 2 Family, 4 story plus cellar brick townhouse being renovated to EntreFit Passive House Standard. Under construction, completion in early 2013.
  • Wear closed toed shoes. Hardhats available upon request.
  • In Park Slope Brooklyn between 7th and 8th Ave.
  • Construction year
  • 2012
  • Size in sq. ft.
  • 4000
  • No. floors
  • 5
  • Certification
  • Passive House
  • Green Energy Features
  • Solar Thermal System. 3 4'x6' Gobi Hyliodyne brand collectors, w/ 115 gallon water storage tank.
  • Energy Efficiency Features
  • Stoguard, and Intello Plus Membrane air sealing details. Use of closed cell spray foam below grade, densepack cellulose abovegrade at exterior walls.
  • Green Products
  • No VOC paints and finishes, whole house ventilation Energy Recovery Ventilation system by Zehnder. FSC certified woods. High recycled content gypsum board....
  • Water Conservation Features
  • Separated shower and sink lines from sewage for back yard grey water system. Low flow fixtures, dual flush toilets.
  • Window brand
  • Zola Windows
  • Type of building (home, school, commercial, etc.)
  • 1-4 family residential
  • Builder
  • Prospect Development and Construction
  • Building Style
  • Townhouse
  • Fuel Type
  • Electric for heating and cooling/gas for hot water backup
  • Owner/Developer
  • John Henderson