11
32 -1 HERS INDEX
WITHOUT RENEWABLE
HERS INDEX
WITH PHOTOVOLTAICS
55
PHIUS+
HERS TARGET SCORE
55
Based on REM/Rate modeling
NREL PVWatts Calculator
Indicating that this home, if built as designed and detailed, would use 68% less energy than the average American home without the use of on-site renewable energy.
Indicating that this home, if built as designed and detailed, would reach NetPlus status through building load mediation and on-site renewable energy. By this measure, RE_CON 01 exceeds minimum HERS score for PHIUS+.
Passive Ventilation promote occupant comfort
DOE ZEHR HERS TARGET SCORE FOR CLIMATE ZONE 5A
Solar Shading Passive Strategy
Geothermal Heat Pump + Radiant Floor Heating Consideration of high
Prefabricated Wall Panels reduces construction cycle time and costs
savings
Solar Panels Offset energy costs
Material Re-use TAKTL Repurposing local materials for new value
Porch Material Re-use Contextual to Pittsburgh
Water Collection reducing stress on storm water system Replicability through larger scale impact
Locally Responsive Appeal to community and to potential occupants
