Emerge Arbour Lake by Avalon Master Builder

This net-zero-ready project by Avalon Master Builder features 87 stacked townhomes 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 homes.

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 a development that complies with the minimum requirements of the energy code. 

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

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​
  

• 300kW photovoltaics system ​
  • anticipated annular energy generating capacity: 1,270GJ or 350MWh 

• 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 
  

• Builder: Avalon Master Builder ​
  
• Architect: Gravity Architecture ​
  
• Energy Advisor: 4 Elements ​
  
• Landscape: PI Design & Gravity Architecture  ​
  
• Civil: Kellam Berg ​
  
• Electrical systems: Knowbility