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
FPE Development, LLC
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