KAI Assembly – PDF Version
The KAI Assembly in PDF is a Best Practice Guide for High-Performance Building Enclosures in Cool Temperate & Cold Climates (ASHRAE Climate Zones 4 – 8) where space heating requirements dominate. Includes 14 building enclosure assemblies to construct a high-end home with Passive House principles in mind.
- Two separate air barrier systems in Wall Type 1 (W1) to achieve extraordinary airtightness.
- All critical air barrier materials are clearly labelled.
- Primary air barrier materials are in red font.
- Cost effective constructability and locally sourced materials.
- R-Value Analysis with an effective R-value for each assembly for energy modelling or building permit application requirements.
- Moisture management guidance is provided with the water-vapour permeance of each material and vapour retarder class notifications.
Empower your company to design High-Performance Homes starting today!
- Description
Description
The KAI Assembly in PDF Format is engineered for Cool Temperate & Cold Climates (ASHRAE Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8). Includes R-Value Analysis and moisture management guidance for all opaque building enclosure assemblies including an above-grade wall, below-grade wall, sloped roof options, roof deck options, wood floors, and slab-on-grade.
The following opaque building enclosure assemblies are included in KAI Assembly.
- W1 Exterior Wall (R-47)
- W2 Exterior Foundation Wall – Below Grade (R-53)
- W3 Exterior Foundation Wall – Above Grade (R-36)
- W4 Exterior Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Foundation Wall – Below Grade (R-59)
- W5 Exterior Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Foundation Wall – Above Grade (R-43)
- R1 Sloped Roof – Unheated Attic (R-70)
- R2 Sloped Roof (TJI) – Vented Cathedral (R-54)
- R3 Sloped Roof (Truss) – Cathedral (R-70)
- D1 Roof Deck – Vented (R-54)
- D2 Roof Deck – Inverted (R-56)
- F1 Floor – Unheated Basement (R-57)
- F2 Floor – Recessed (R-43)
- F3 Floor – Cantilevered (R-43)
- S1 Slab-On-Grade Floor (R-81)
Overview of what’s included
- KAI Assembly includes 14 opaque building enclosure assemblies.
- R-Value Analysis with an effective R-value of each assembly for energy modelling or building permit application requirements.
- All material layers are generic so a range of approved products can be sourced.
- Moisture management guidance is provided with the water-vapour permeance of each material and vapour retarder class notifications.
- All critical air barrier materials are clearly labeled.
- Primary air barrier materials are in red font.
- Integrated notes to clarify possible modifications without disrupting the moisture management strategy.
- Easily modified to increase thermal resistance to meet project requirements.
- All assemblies comply with prescriptive thermal performance requirements for both ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 and National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2011.
Disclaimer
Akira Living makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to information contained in the construction assemblies. All construction assemblies are conceptual solutions for generic construction projects, and do not account for site specific materials and other conditions. These assemblies are not intended for direct use. A Professional Engineer or Architect must evaluate and customize per specific job requirement.
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