3450 Eads NE Street

Washington DC

Sustainability Services Expertise

Residential Sector

Washington DC Location

The project is a residential development by the Neighborhood Development. It is located in Washington D.C. As per ASHRAE 90.1-2016, the given city qualifies under climate zone 4A. Climate Zone 4A is perceived as mixed humid. The project intents to undergo PHI-US certification. PHIUS is the largest Passive Building Certification in North America. It is a well-recognized proven construction standard and quality assurance system. 98% of all North American certified projects were certified through PHIUS in 2017 and 100% certified projects were guided by PHIUS-certified professionals.

Project details

  • Site area: 20,000 Sq.Ft
  • BUA: 49,000 Sq.Ft
  • Services Offered: Passive House Institute – US Certification + Simulation + Design Enhancement + System Design
  • Project Status: On-going
  • Rating: PHI-US

Project Highlights

  • The building has an airtight envelope.
  • The building incorporates low energy heating/cooling system. The design incorporates Geothermal Heat Exchange Mechanism.
  • Geothermal Heat Exchange Mechanism helps to cater to conditioning of building, provides hot water supply & heating of floor slabs.
  • The building is 70% more efficient than conventional housing in the US.
  • The building is able to achieve An HERS Rating of 30 which is optimum for Passive House.