Sundance
The Sundance Housing Cooperative has been a leader in affordable housing, community living and environmental responsibility for more than 40 years. Now, Sundance is leading the largest panelized Deep Energy Retrofit ever undertaken in Canada.
| Building Type | Row/Townhouse | Location | Edmonton, AB |
| Year Built | 1978 | Foundation Type | Concrete (Full Basement) |
| Structure Type | Wood-Framed | Climate Zone | 7a |
| Heating Degree Days | 5119 | Retrofit Status | Complete |
| Year Completed | 2024 | Retrofit Phasing | No |
| Geometry Changed | No |
Project Team
- Sundance Housing Cooperative ( Owner )
- Communitas Group ( Project Manager )
- Butterwick Projects ( Builder )
- ReNü Engineering ( Building Condition Assessment )
- Natural Resources Canada ( Funder )
Project Priorities
- Reduce Energy Consumption
- Achieve Net Zero or Net Zero Ready
- Increase Thermal Comfort
- Reduce GHG Emissions
- Repair and/or Renew Exterior
Upgrades
- Rooftop Solar
- EnergieSprong-inspired panels
- Heat Recovery Ventilators
- Air Source Heat Pumps for heating and cooling
- Air Source Heat Pump Water heaters
- Airtightness
- Insulation in basement, walls and attics
Project Description
This retrofit reduced the energy needs of Sundance Housing’s 59 original units by 70-80%, and eliminated the need for gas lines. The Co-op installed solar panels that produce more than 75% of the remaining energy demand. The balance is purchased from off-site renewable sources.
Read more about the Sundance Housing retrofit.
Before & After
General |
Envelope |
Mechanical & Electrical |
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