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BASALT

5030 CAMBIE STREET

PENNYFARTHING DEVELOPMENT GROUP

PROJECT NO.: 171-17484-00

DATE: DECEMBER 2017

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

WSP was engaged by the Pennyfarthing Development Groups to perform an energy assessment of the Basalt multi-family residential building at 5030 Cambie Street in Vancouver.

The project is 89,548 ft2, consisting of 3,998 ft2 of townhouses, a 52,649 ft2 six-storey residential apartment building, over two levels of parkade totalling 32,900 ft2. These values are as-modelled. The building is market strata which will contain 51 units and support spaces, home to an estimated 148 people.

The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the proposed design’s performance with respect to the 75% architectural design, for building permit compliance, and as an early assessment of LEED points. As part of the rezoning application, the project is to attain LEED Gold and 14 EAc1 points.

For Building Permit compliance, the 2014 Vancouver Building Bylaw, effect December 20, 2013, requires proof of minimal compliance with either ASHRAE 90.1-2010 or NECB2011 energy standard. Ventilation must comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2001.

For LEED, the project is registered as a LEED for Home Mid-Rise version 2010, project number 1000064939.

RESULTS

The energy model, which was created to reflect the proposed design, indicates that the building is currently achieving 16.8% cost savings over the reference model. This meets the minimum requirements of LEED Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 (EAp2): Minimum Energy Performance. This also translates to an achievement of 13 points under Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (EAc1): Optimize Energy Performance.

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S I G N A T U R E S

PREPARED BY

Shaun Martin, LEED AP, BEMP

Senior Energy Performance Specialist

This report was prepared by WSP for the account of Pennyfarthing Development Group, in accordance with the professional services agreement. The disclosure of any information contained in this report is the sole responsibility of the intended recipient. The material in it reflects WSP’s best judgement in light of the information available to it at the time of preparation. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. WSP accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report. This limitations statement is considered part of this report.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 1

1.1 AUTHORIZATION ................................................................................. 1

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 1

1.3 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................... 1

2 ENERGY PERFORMANCE .............................................. 2

2.1 PROPOSED DESIGN ............................................................................2

2.2 REFERENCE DESIGN ......................................................................... 4

3 RESULTS ................................................................................. 6

3.1 PROPOSED LEED DESIGN SAVINGS .......................................... 6

4 CONCLUSION ....................................................................... 8

APPENDICES

A ENERGY MODEL INPUT PARAMETERS

B LIMITATIONS

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 AUTHORIZATION

WSP has been engaged by the Pennyfarthing Development Group to perform an energy assessment of the Basalt mult-family residential project in Vancouver, BC in accordance with the November 2, 2017 contract for services.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project is 89,548 ft2, consisting of 3,998 ft2 of townhouses, a 52,649 ft2 six-storey residential apartment building, over two levels of parkade totalling 32,900 ft2. These values are as-modelled. The building is market strata which will contain 51 units and support spaces, home to an estimated 148 people.

1.3 METHODOLOGY

The Basalt project is pursuing certification under LEED for Homes Mid-Rise Canada and the energy modelling software eQuest 3.65 was used to complete this analysis.

The following drawings were used in developing the models for the project:

• Architectural progress set, 75%, dated 13 December, 2017

• Mechanical progress set, dated 15 September, 2017

• Electrical progress set, issued for coordination, dated 08 December, 2017

The following Standard and modelling guidelines were used analysing the building for code compliance and LEED:

• BC Building Code 2012

• Vancouver Building Bylaw 10908, i.e. VBBL 2014

• Ashrae 90.1-2010, covering energy performance

• Ashrae 62.1-2001, covering outdoor ventilation air for non-residential spaces

• Ashrae 62.2-2001, covering outdoor ventilation air for residential spaces

• Energystar Multi-Family High Rise Simulation Guidelines, issued Jan 2015

The purpose of the models used in this study is to provide guidance to the design team and the Owner. Actual energy consumption and operating costs will vary from the model results due to a variety of factors, including occupant behavior, building operation, equipment set up, weather, and some energy uses not accounted for in the models. Please see Appendix A for a detailed list of modelling inputs and assumptions.

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2 ENERGY PERFORMANCE

2.1 PROPOSED DESIGN

The proposed design has incorporated several energy conservation measures (ECMs) which have improved its modelled performance over a similar reference building:

• High efficiency cooling chiller;

• High efficiency heating by condensing boilers;

• In-suite fan coils with ECM fans;

• In-suite ventilation heat recovery;

• Lighting reductions below Ashrae 90.1-2010 requirements;

• Exterior lighting power reductions (not yet modelled);

• High efficiency domestic hot water heating;

• Low flow plumbing fixtures;

• High performance envelope; and

• High performance glazing and frames.

The modelled annual energy performance of the proposed building is indicated in Table 1 below.

Table 1 : Modelled Proposed Building Performance

UTILITY Consumption

(ekWh) Cost ($)

Electrical Energy 392,702 kWh $35,510

Natural Gas 367,272 ekWh $7,143

Total 759,974 ekWh $42,653

The total annual modelled energy consumption amounts to 759,974 ekWh and the total annual energy cost is $42,653. LEED energy cost savings are 16.8%, which equates to 13 EAc1 points under LEED Midrise.

An end-use breakdown of the proposed building’s energy is shown below in Table 2 and Figure 1.

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Table 2: Energy End-Use Breakdown for Proposed Design Model

END USE

ELECTRICITY

(kWh/yr) NATURAL GAS

(ekWh/yr) PERCENT OF TOTAL

(%)

Interior Lighting 105,926 - 14%

Exterior Lighting 7,875 1%

Receptacle Equipment 161,550 - 21%

Space Heating 189 263,258 35%

Domestic Hot Water 104,014 14%

Space Cooling 49,889 - 7%

Fans 59,235 - 8%

Pumps 8,037 - 1%

Total 392,702 367,272 100%

Figure 1: Energy End-Use Breakdown for the Proposed Design Model

Interior Lighting

12%Exterior Lighting

1%

Receptacle

Equipment

16%

Space Heating

39%

Domestic Hot

Water

21%

Space Cooling

5%

Fans

5%

Pumps

1%

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2.2 REFERENCE DESIGN

The modelled annual energy consumption and cost for the reference building, created per the requirements in the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) 1997, is shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Modelled Reference Building Performance

Utility Consumption

(ekWh) Cost ($)

Electrical Energy 420,241 kWh $39,043

Natural Gas 628,148 ekWh $12,217

Total 1,048,390 ekWh $51,260

The total annual modelled energy consumption amounts to 443,929 ekWh with a total annual energy cost of $26,593. LEED energy cost savings are calculated based on regulated load costs, which exclude plugs loads and are $24,781 for the reference building.

An end-use breakdown of the reference building’s energy is shown below in Table 4 and Figure 2.

Table 4: Energy End-Use Breakdown for Reference Model

END USE ELECTRICITY

(kWh/yr) NATURAL GAS

(ekWh/yr) PERCENT OF TOTAL

(%)

Interior Lighting 130,023 - 12%

Exterior Lighting 7,875 - 1%

Receptacle Equipment 170,332 - 16%

Space Heating 237 404,334 39%

Domestic Hot Water - 223,815 21%

Space Cooling 51,104 - 5%

Fans 53,850 - 5%

Pumps 6,820 - 1%

Total 420,241 628,148 100%

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Figure 2: Energy End-Use Breakdown for the Reference Model

Interior Lighting

12%

Exterior Lighting

1%

Receptacle

Equipment

16%

Space Heating

39%

Domestic Hot

Water

21%

Space Cooling

5%

Fans

1%

Pumps

1%

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3 RESULTS

3.1 PROPOSED LEED DESIGN SAVINGS

The energy model which was created to reflect the proposed design indicates that the building is currently achieving 39% cost savings over the reference model. This meets the minimum requirements of Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 (EAp2): Minimum Energy Performance. This also translates to an achievement of 9 points under Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (EAc1): Optimize Energy Performance.

Table 5 : Percent Cost Savings of Proposed Design over Reference (Regulated

Costs)

Utility Proposed Design

Energy Cost

Reference Design Energy

Cost Cost Savings

Total $42,653 $51,260 16.8%

Table 6: Percent Savings of Proposed Energy Consumption over Reference

END USE

ENERGY CONSUMPTION (EKWH/YR)

PERCENT ENERGY SAVINGS

(%) Reference Proposed

Interior Lighting 130,023 105,926 19%

Exterior Lighting 7,875 7,875 0%

Receptacle Equipment 170,332 161,550 5%

Space Heating 404,571 263,447 35%

Domestic Hot Water 223,815 98,586 56%

Space Cooling 51,104 49,889 2%

Fans 53,850 59,235 -10%

Pumps 6,820 8,037 -18%

Total 1,048,390 759,974 28%

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Figure 3: Energy End-Use Breakdown for the Reference and Proposed Models

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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

350,000

400,000

450,000

Int. Lights Ext. Lights Receptacles Heating Dom. Hot

Water

Cooling Fans Pumps

kW

h

Baseline Energy Consumption Proposed Energy Consumption

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4 CONCLUSION

Our analysis of the project design indicates that the building meets the minimum energy requirements to achieve Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 (EAp2) under LEED MidRise 2010. Additionally, the building achieves 13 points under Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1.

Please note that in addition to this report, mandatory ASHRAE checklists must be submitted to the USGBC.

APPENDIX

A MODEL INPUTS

Energy Model Inputs and Results

Modelling Software:

Reference Building:

Climate Zone:

Average Window-to-Wall Ratio

LEED for Homes Mid-Rise 2010Basalt, 5030 Cambie Street

BUILDING ENVELOPE

Suspended Slab, Residential over

parkade

R-F-5

R20 Spray faom

ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

South

East

West

SC Design

0.46

Vancouver, B.C.

Project:

Location:

Date: December-19-17

eQUEST v3.65 build 7173

CZ5, 90.1 Table 5.5.5

ASHRAE 90.1-2010 (Appendix G)

Orientation

Insulated concrete Walls

SA4.1b / SA3.1a

Roof

R-1

R-20.8

(U=0.048)

Description

R20 Rigid on concrete

R-26.3

(U=0.038)

North

Overall 34%

36%

26%

38%

29%

Total

Construction

Windows and Glass Doors

ConstructionU- IP Value

Design

Overall frame plus

glazing performance

data

U- IP Value

ReferenceComments

Design values are estimated for Innotech PVC

windows. Min. 0.50 visible transmittance.

SC Reference

1.5" spray foam + 3-5/8" steel

stud with spray foam inboard

R-15.6

(U=0.064)

Townhouse Walls

WA6.3 a,b,c2 x 6 wood frame with R-22 batt R16.6

R-19.6

(U=0.051)

R-IP Value

Reference Case

Exposed Walls, Roofs, and Opaque Doors

CommentsR-IP Value

Design

R-13.25

R-21.8

U0.35U0.27 0.46

R-21

Roof

R-2 / 3 / 4

1.5" spray foam + 3-5/8" steel

stud with spray foamR16.05

R-20.8

(U=0.048)

Window ft2

2002

4706

1792

4490

12990

Gross Wall

6893

12326

6893

12326

38439

Apartment Walls

SA6.3 a,b,c / SA4.3

2" mineral wool with thermally

broken clips outboard and 2 x 6

steel stud with R22 batt inboard

R18.65R-15.6

(U=0.064)

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Predominant Delivery Systems

Typical in-suite system, assumed to apply to townhouses as well:

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

Suites

100% outside air with air-to-air heat recovery ventilators. Zone-level four-

pipe fan coil units providing terminal heating and cooling. Multi-speed

fans. Supply air flow is autosized.

O/A Ventilation Rate Requirements

Ventilation rates the same in both buildings.

As per ASHRAE 62-2010

Roof-top 100% outside air make up air unit, HW coil, no cooling.

CommentsArea Delivery System DiversityArea

(cfm/ft²)

0.8 1.0 N/A

Roof top supply

air unit

Corridors and

common space

Heat recovery

ventilator/Fan coil

Zone-level hot water unit heaters, 2 kW capacity each.

Mechanical and

electrical rooms

System Serves

Notes:

1) Effective SHGC includes the aluminum frame; same value for proposed and reference.

2) Infiltration is software default.

Electric force

flow,baseboard or

unit heaters

Hot Water Unit

HeatersStorage areas

Description

Electric resistance heaters

Retail Spaces 7.5 0.12

Residential Areas

Occ (cfm/occ)

Reference Case

System type 1: Packaged terminal air conditioners with DX cooling

(COP 2.72) and hot water heating, constant volume fans. Supply air

flow is autosized.

System type 1

System type 1

System type 1

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Distribution Pumps

Plant Equipment

Domestic Hot Water

LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Gas-fired atmospheric,

efficiency 80%

Stairs

Boilers

Reference Case

Notes:

1. Pump parameters yet to be specified by the Mechanical Engineer

Power, head and flow are

auto-sized.

Capacity control= one-speed

Power, head and flow are

auto-sized.

Capacity control= one-speed

Ventilation rates the same in both buildings.

As per ASHRAE 62-2010

Flow is auto-sized.

Capacity control= one-speed

Flow is auto-sized.

Capacity control= one-speed

Reference Case

Gas-fired atmospheric

boilers. Efficiency=80%

CommentsFlow Rate (GPM)

Comments

Reference Case

Amenities 5.0 N/A0.06 0.8 1.0

0.53

System

0.55

Gas-fired, condensing, 92% efficiency. Assumed.

0.69

HW Loop Pumps

Serving LPD (W/ft2)

Flow is auto-sized. Head is 60 feet. High efficiency motor.

Capacity control= VSD

DHW Loop

PumpsDHW Loop

Flow is auto-sized. High efficiency motor.

Capacity control= one-speed

System Serving

Serving Description

Description

Boiler Pumps

Description (fixture, strategy, controls)

Gas-fired modular condensing boilers, assumed. Efficiency=92%

Controls Ref Case LPD (W/ft2)

Suites (hardwired

fixtures only)

Corridors

Flow is auto-sized. High efficiency motor.

Capacity control= one-speed

System

0.66

0.30 0.38

Interior Lighting

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

CHW Loop

DHW

Energystar MFHR

hourly demand per

person based on 25

USG/day

Autosized, EER = 11.2, per

table 6.8.1A

Hot Water Loop

CHW Loop

Pumps

Boilers HW Loop

Chiller CHW LoopRooftop air-cooled chiller, efficiency EER = 11.5, assumed. Serves

suites only.

Flow is auto-sized. Head is 60 feet. High efficiency motor.

Capacity control= VSD

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Parking 0.19

Lobby 0.900.72

0.15

Notes: Task lighting of 0.3 W/ft2 assumed in both models

1 kW assumed for both models

Not specified. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 minimum

controls.

0.76

0.98Multipurpose

Mech/Elec 0.95

0.50 0.63

1.23

Storage Areas

Exterior Lighting

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APPENDIX

B LIMITATIONS

APPENDIX

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