Avalon Zen and Habitat for Humanity Livingston

This development consists of nine Net Zero/Net Zero Ready stacked rowhouse buildings containing 130 total residential units, in addition to 24 Habitat for Humanity affordable housing rowhouse units. The project, by Avalon Master Builder, is located in the northeast community of Livingston along Centre Street N and introduces 10,640 m² (not including development below grade) of high performance residential development. The project is expected to achieve Net Zero Ready Certification. 

Location:  20 & 40 Livingston Parade NE
Building form: Multi-Residential (Stacked Townhouse)​
Number of storeys: 3
Total building floor area: 10,640 m² ​(not including development below grade)
Site Area: 1.80 Hectares
Energy Performance:  Net Zero & Net Zero Ready
Project cost: not stated
Energy efficiency measures cost: not stated
Building certification or labeling: Pending – CHBA Net Zero Home Label
Website: https://avalonhomes.com/community/zen-livingston/?hub=buy

Building Envelope:​

• Exterior Wall: R27 (2"X6" wall , R24 batt insulation + 1.5"XPS)​
• Slab on Grade: 3” concrete slab + 2.5” 2lb 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: Air Source Heat Pump with Electric backup​ (optional)
• Hot Water: Electric Integrated Heat Pump

• All buildings are solar ready

• 4 future electric vehicle charging stalls ​

• Builder: Avalon Master Builder
• Architect: FARMOR Architecture
• Planning Consultant: FARMOR Architecture
• Energy Advisor: 4 Elements Integrated Design Ltd.
• Landscape Consultant: PI Design Group
• Civil Engineer: Kellam Berg Engineering & Surveys Ltd.