Red Hook EnerPHit Studio
Targeting Passive House in the Red Hook neighborhood of New York City, this old masonry building achieves exceptional energy performance. The renovation of this aging brick building rises to meet multiple goals, including exceptional energy performance targeting the Passive House EnerPHit Standard, durability/longevity, and resilience.
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Walls/Roof/Foundation
EIFS stucco
Masonry
Steel beam
Steel studs
Windows/Doors
U Value 0.16
Insulation
EIFS with EPS foam, closed cell spray foam and mineral wool
R10 Slab
R20/R30 Foundation
R30 Above Grade Walls
R60 Roof
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Heating/Cooling
Ducted air source heat pump (9HSPF, 15 SEER)
Ventilation
HRV (95% sensible, 0.42 W/cfm)
Hot Water
Solar hot water
Mixed Use. The mixed use structure includes a music recording studio on the first level and a residential apartment on the second level.
Post Sandy. Additionally, in light of the flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy in Red Hook, the renovation intends to improve the resiliency and durability of the building in the event of a flood.
Envelope & Systems. The renovation incorporates R-25 walls, an R-100 roof, triple-pane windows, heat recovery ventilation, and an air-source heat pump as the primary source of heat.
Location: New York, New York
Services:
Energy Consulting
Performance:
pEUI: 11.2kBtu/sf/yr
Air Leakage: 0.75ACH50
Heating Energy: 2.20 kbtu/ft2/yr
Cooling Energy: 0.82 kbtu/ft2/yr
Total Source Energy: 35.4 kbtu/ft2/yr
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Project Team:
Architecture, Visualizations, Photos: Ryan Enschede Studio
Passive House Consulting & Mechanical Design: ZED
