LEADING THE
EnerPHit WAY
An in-depth look at the
Ken Soble Tower Passive House Revitalization Project
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A Retrofit
for the Future
With sustainability and building performance top of mind,
PCL Construction was engaged to revitalize Ken Soble Tower into a groundbreaking Passive House residential tower retrofit. Originally built in 1967, Ken Soble Tower is an 18-story, 146-unit affordable seniors’ housing complex with a three-story annex.
Ken Soble Tower is the first retrofit of its kind in North America and the largest residential retrofit in the world to achieve certification under Passive House’s internationally recognized EnerPHit program for buildings that meet ultra-low energy standards.
Built in
Living Units
Square Feet
GHG Reduction
Certified
146
18
1967
Stories
80,000+
94%
EnerPHit
What is
Passive House?
A high level of insulation in opaque wall and roof systems.
Thermal bridge-free design and construction.
Ventilation systems with highly efficient heat or energy recovery.
An airtight building envelope.
Well-insulated glazing assemblies.
Passivhaus Institut
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Passive House is an international building standard that emphasizes energy efficiency, comfort and affordability. Passive House projects demand high-quality construction to ensure occupant comfort and ultra-low energy consumption.
To meet the Passive House standard, projects must achieve five fundamental technical requirements.
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