420 Highland Park Low Emissions Residential Development

Project rendering supplied by SNAP Building
Project rendering supplied by IDeAr Integrated Design & Architecture Ltd. (final approved design may differ)
 

This development consists of nine total high performance residential rental units, with three rowhouse units, three basement suites and three backyard suites, all built to Passive House standard. The project, by SNAP Building, is located in the northwest community of Highland Park, near the future 40th Avenue N Green Line LRT Station. 

Map of 420 Highland Park Low Emissions Residential Development

Location:  420 – 37 Avenue NW

Project Details

Location:  420 – 37 Avenue NW
Building form: Rowhouse (3 units) with basement suites (3 units) and backyard suites (3 units)
Number of storeys: 2
Total building floor area: 11,910 ft2
GHG emissions reduction: to be determined
Energy Performance: Designed to Passive House standard, 66% reduction in energy use over reference building
Project cost: $1,123,317
Energy efficiency measures cost: not stated
Building certification or labeling: Designed to Passive House and Net Zero Home standards

Energy Efficiency Measures

Building Envelope:​

  • Exterior Wall: 2x6" double stud wall @ 24” O.C. w/ dense pack cellulose insulation, fibrecement cladding
  • Slab on Grade: 4" Concrete Slab + 5" EPS u/slab
  • Ceiling: 2x4" Truss  w/ 24" Loose Fill Insulation 

Mechanical Systems:

  • Ventilation: Electric Resistance HRV
  • Heating/Cooling: Air Source Heat Pump
  • Hot Water: Heat Pump Electric

Renewable Energy Systems 

  • 15kW solar PV system ​

Other Sustainability Measures 

  • All 6 parking stalls in garages roughed in for Level 2 EV charging
  • 25% of site area designed with permeable materials to reduce water runoff

Project Team 

  • Planning Consultant: SNAP Building
  • Builder: Plaid Shirt Building & Development
  • Architect: IDeAr Integrated Design & Acrchitecture Ltd.
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Developer

SNAP Building, Inc.

Planning Consultant 
Calgary, AB
(403) 618-0774 

www.snapbuilding.ca

Builder

Plaid Shirt Building & Development

4892 - 35th Street SE
Calgary, AB T2B 3M6 
(403) 618-0774

www.plaidbuilt.ca

Architect/ Designer

IDeAr Integrated Design & Architecture Ltd.

132 Coachwood Cres SW
Calgary, AB T3H 1C1
(403) 681-4519

www.idear.ca

Contact Information

The City of Calgary ​

Angie Dean
Senior Planner, Climate Implementation
Community Planning, Planning & Development Services

The City of Calgary
800 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB T2P 2M
(403) 826-0454

greenbuildings@calgary.ca

  

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