The document describes a net zero energy home called InspirationTM built by Minto in Ottawa, Ontario. It was designed using an integrated design process to be highly energy efficient and produce as much energy annually from its solar panels as it consumes. The home has features like triple pane windows, thick insulation, solar heating and power, and rainwater harvesting to reduce its environmental impact. It serves as a demonstration for the next generation of sustainable homes.

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2. Welcome to
A Net Zero Energy LEED for Homes Platinum
Candidate
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3. The Canadian Mortgage and
Housing Corporation
launched its EQuilibrium
Housing Initiative in 2007.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario,
InspirationTM – the Minto
ecohome, will deliver
healthy, energy-efficient
housing that produces as
much energy as it consumes
on a yearly basis.
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6. Process:
– Integrated Design Charrette
– Detailed Design
– Quality Assurance
– Demonstration
– Monitoring
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7. Home Design
• 2350 ft2
• 3 Bedroom
• Flex Rooms
• Oriented for Solar
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11. Solar Shading
WINTER SUMMER
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12. Flex Rooms From the Top
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14. To the Bottom
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15. Natural Air Circulation
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17. Built Tight
• Double Wall
Construction
• R60 Roof/Ceiling
Insulation
• Triple Pane Low-E
Argon Windows
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18. Ventilate Right
• Extended roof for solar shading
• Open concept for air circulation
• Natural lighting
• Cross ventilation
• Operable transoms for security
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19. Hybrid Energy Systems
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20. Low Grid Impact
• ENERGY STAR appliances
• “All Off” switch and green plugs
• No Air Conditioning by Design
• Compact Fluorescent Lighting
• ECM motors
• Natural Gas dryer & stove
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21. Grid-Tied Power Generation
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22. Water Conservation
• 1.9 gpm shower
heads
• Rain water
harvesting
– Toilets
– Irrigation
• Front Load Washer
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23. Hard Surface Flooring
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24. Renewable Energy Sources
• 6 kW Photo Voltaic (PV) system
• Solar thermal system for domestic
hot water and heating
• Solar air system provides pre-
tempered air during the heating
season
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Drain water heat recovery
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25. Convenient Recycling
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26. Other Green Features
• Fun and educational staging
• Superior air filtration
• Rapidly renewable bamboo
flooring and cabinetry
• Recycled glass tiles
• Recycled paper counter tops
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30. Inspiration:
The Next Generation of Homes
Presented by:
Andrew Pride, P.Eng, LEED® AP,
Vice President, Minto Green Team
The Minto Group
green@minto.com
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