Two-Family Dwelling

New Construction Multi-Family Residential

We demolished the existing single-family home and built a new two-family dwelling. Each unit consists of two bedrooms, a full bath, open kitchen, and laundry.

The home is All-Electric Level 1 certified. It uses high-performance heat pump technology for heating, cooling, and water heating. The home features a super-insulated building envelope that minimizes heat loss, leaks, and drafts to maximize energy efficiency. This All-Electric home is designed to increase comfort and indoor air quality, reduce energy and maintenance costs, and provide a sustained home value over time.

In order to be certified Level 1, this home had to:

  • Obtain HERS rating less than 45
  • Utilize a Heat pump for space and water heating, all electric cookware
  • Have an Infiltration rate ACH50<1.5
  • Balanced ERV
  • Electric Vehicle Ready
  • Solar Ready
Project Partners
Jody Barker, A.I.A. | Architecture + Design, LLC
Location
Florence, MA