FULL EXTERIOR RENOVATION
Design Development
Akira Living’s Design Development service builds onto the Schematic Design Stage Energy Model by importing the DesignPH energy model into the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software. This creates a more accurate energy model that will be required if pursuing an EnerPHit Certified Retrofit.
At this stage we will dive deeper into developing construction assemblies, building enclosure details, and specifying what doors and windows may be installed. Objective is to determine if your project can be an EnerPHit Certified Retrofit.
EnerPHit Certified Retrofit can become a selling feature! A home that benefits the inhabitants’ health and overall quality of life from day one. A home that is more comfortable, with better indoor air quality, nearly soundproof to street noise, and resilient to condensation damage. These are qualities that define a True Luxury© home, all of which are by-products of being labelled as an EnerPHit Certified Retrofit by the Passive House Institute (PHI).
Upon approval of finalized design development renovation construction drawings and PHPP energy model, Akira Living can prepare a building enclosure detail package and conduct field review services during construction. The qualified contractor will refer to the building enclosure detail package as a construction guide and to form part of their construction contract.