About
The Faircliff is a 125-unit all-electric affordable housing development in Washington, D.C.’s Columbia Heights neighborhood that achieves ultra-low energy consumption through rigorous green building standards.
Project Owner
Eric Colbert & Associates PC
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
118.4K
Category of height
High-Rise
Number of residential units
125
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Air-source heat pump
On-site renewable energy
0%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
NA
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
LEED, PHIUS
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
19.9 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Measured
What is the climate zone for this project?
4A Mixed Humid