Project Profile - Emerge Arbour Lake
Emerge Arbour Lake By Avalon Master Builder
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This net zero ready 87-unit stacked townhouse project by Avalon Master Builder is located in the northwest community of Arbour Lake about 800 metres from the Crowfoot LRT Station. The project was approved in July of 2022 and consists of 7 individual buildings ranging between 10 to 16 stacked units.
The intended rental development represents a mix of affordability, accessibility and energy efficiency (30% less than the Reference Model of NBC 2019-AE) resulting in 70% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions compared to an energy code compliant development.
Project Details
Location: 81 Arbour Lake View NW
Building form: Multi-Residential (Stacked Townhouse)
Number units: 87 (7 buildings, 7 phases)
Number of storeys: 3
Combined building floor area: 7,775m2
Site area: 1.09 hectares
GHG emissions reduction: ~70% less emissions compared to code compliant development (44 net zero units and 43 net zero-ready units)
Energy Performance: ~30% less energy consumption (per building) compared to the Reference House of NBC 2019 (AE)
Project cost: ~$20M
Energy efficiency measures cost: ~$1.8M
Building certification or labeling: Pending – CHBA Net Zero Ready Home Label
Website: coming soon
Energy Efficiency Measures
Building Envelope:
- Exterior Wall: R27 (2"X6" wall , R24 batt insulation + 1.5"XPS)
- Slab on Grade: R15 (3" spray foam)
- Ceiling: R60 (2"x4" truss with blown cellulose insulation)
- Triple glazed windows
- 1.5 Air Changes per Hour
Mechanical Systems:
- Ventilation: Heat Recovery Ventilation
- Heating/Cooling: Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump with Electric backup
- Hot Water: Heat Pump
Renewable Energy Systems
- 300kW photovoltaics system
- anticipated annular energy generating capacity: 1,270GJ or 350MWh
Other Sustainability Measures
- 4 electric vehicle parking stalls
- 9 Class 1 bicycle stalls
- Lower water demand through introduction of permeable hardscaping
- 385 additional shrubs over the Land Use Bylaw requirement
Project Team
- Builder: Avalon Master Builder
- Architect: Gravity Architecture
- Energy Advisor: 4 Elements
- Landscape: PI Design & Gravity Architecture
- Civil: Kellam Berg
- Electrical systems: Knowbility
Builder
Avalon Master Builder
221 - 4615 112 Av SE,
Calgary, AB, T2C 5J3
(403) 226-3485
info@avalonmasterbuilder.com
https://avalonmasterbuilder.com/
Architect
Gravity Architecture
210 St. George's Drive NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7V6
(403) 464-7721
calgary@gravityarchitecture.com
http://www.gravityarchitecture.com
Energy Advisor
4 Elements
110 32 Av NE
Calgary, AB - T2E 2G4
(403) 250-5514
info@4elements.eco
http://www.4elements.eco
Contact Information
The City of Calgary
Martin Beck, Senior Planner
Climate & Environment
Planning & Development Services
The City of Calgary
205 8 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K7
(403) 700-1372
greenbuildings@calgary.ca