inspiration - the minto eco home
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©2008 The Minto Group
©2008 The Minto Group
September 10th, 2008 Green Building Festival
Welcome to
A Net Zero Energy LEED for Homes Platinum
Candidate
©2008 The Minto Group
September 10th, 2008 Green Building Festival
The Canadian Mortgage and
Housing Corporation
launched its EQuilibrium
Housing Initiative in 2007.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario,
InspirationTM – the Minto
ecohome, will deliver
healthy, energy-efficient
housing that produces as
much energy as it consumes
on a yearly basis.
©2008 The Minto Group
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Process:
– Integrated Design Charrette
– Detailed Design
– Quality Assurance
– Demonstration
– Monitoring
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Home Design
• 2350 ft2
• 3 Bedroom
• Flex Rooms
• Oriented for Solar
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WINTER SUMMER
Solar Shading
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Flex Rooms From the Top
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To the Bottom
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Natural Air Circulation
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• Double Wall
Construction
• R60 Roof/Ceiling
Insulation
• Triple Pane Low-E
Argon Windows
Built Tight
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Ventilate Right
• Extended roof for solar shading
• Open concept for air circulation
• Natural lighting
• Cross ventilation
• Operable transoms for security
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Hybrid Energy Systems
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Low Grid Impact
• ENERGY STAR appliances
• “All Off” switch and green plugs
• No Air Conditioning by Design
• Compact Fluorescent Lighting
• ECM motors
• Natural Gas dryer & stove
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Grid-Tied Power Generation
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Water Conservation
• 1.9 gpm shower
heads
• Rain water
harvesting
– Toilets
– Irrigation
• Front Load Washer
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Hard Surface Flooring
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Renewable Energy Sources
• 6 kW Photo Voltaic (PV) system
• Solar thermal system for domestic hot water and heating
• Solar air system provides pre-tempered air during the heating season
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Drain water heat recovery
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Convenient Recycling
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Other Green Features
• Fun and educational staging
• Superior air filtration
• Rapidly renewable bamboo flooring and cabinetry
• Recycled glass tiles
• Recycled paper counter tops
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Presented by:
Andrew Pride, P.Eng, LEED® AP,
Vice President, Minto Green Team
The Minto Group
September 10th, 2008
Inspiration:
The Next Generation of Homes