b'PROJECT PROFILEThe basement floor, floor slab and roof will use exterior insulated assemblies with approximately six inches of insula-tion, providing an insulation value of approximately R30. Windows will be integrated with the faade system, and at grade level, use a Passive House-certified stick-built triple-glazed curtain wall system. The Passive House energy-effi-ciency target is 15 kilowatts per square metre. THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMSTo ventilate the building, the design will include Passive House-certified heat recovery ventilators that will both supply and exhaust air through risers and branch duct distribution on each floor. A central system of air source heat pumps will provide heating and cooling for the entire building. This central system will reduce penetrations of the faade compared to a per-suite ventilation strategy.To meet energy efficiency Passive House targets, the windows of the building will be made of electrochromic glass. To meet energy-efficiency Passive House targets, the windows of the building will be made of electrochromic glass. Electrochromic glass, when prompted by an electrical signal, can change its optical properties, such as its tint or transparency. This type of glass allows control of the amount of light and heat passing through the glass as well as providing privacy and reduced TRS BUILDINGenergy consumption.ENVELOPE CORP. This is a unique and novel project, which has required a TOMTAR ROOFING team effort to create, says Ricketts. McMorrow adds that & SHEET METAL LTD. for CURV to achieve its full potential, each team member is invested in the project and proud of what they have collec-Unmatched Industry Experience. tively achieved. With CURV perched on one of the highest Serving the Interior & Western Canada points in Vancouver, it will be interesting to see the building unfold as construction commences.12 BCBEC ELEMENTSA BCBEC PUBLICATION'