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The Urbandale Difference
Learn more about what makes an Urbandale home an investment your family can enjoy for generations to come.
Net Zero Ready Townhomes
Urbandale is paving the way to create resilient, comfortable, and low carbon communities in the Capital region. Net Zero Ready is Urbandale’s new standard in all townhomes. These homes will be optimized with technology that ensures:
- Comfort (Year Round)
- Offset Energy Costs
- Lower Cost of Home Ownership
- Exceptional Air Quality
- Durability
Every Net Zero Ready home undergoes third party modeling & verification by a certified Energy Consultant from Homesol Building Solutions. Once the blower door test has been done & the verification is complete, the home is given an EnerGuide rating.
Urbandale Net Zero Ready Home Features
Click on the features below to learn more about the technology that sets Urbandale Net Zero Ready homes apart.
Home Energy Monitoring System
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump
Low Flow Fixtures
Energy Star® Certified Heat Pump Water Heater
ENERGYSTAR® Certified Windows
Low VOC Material
Electronic Air Filter
LED Lighting
Air Tightness
Drain Water Heat Recovery Piping
Home Energy Monitoring System
Mindful Energy Consumption
Empowers homeowners with real-time insights into energy consumption patterns. See how individual appliances affect your energy bills and receive practical and mindful recommendations on
how to reduce costs. View data from where it’s convenient for you; a smartphone friendly app will let you take control from the palm of your hand.
Environmental Benefits
Experience the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge of how your household is using energy. Allowing you to regularly review and audit your usage – and shift as your homes energy consumption to help lower costs!
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)
Feel Comfortable All Year Round
Regulates indoor air quality by recovering heat and moisture from stale air during winter, preheating incoming fresh air for added comfort. While, also maintaining optimal humidity levels year-round, reducing dryness-related discomforts, and enhancing overall indoor air quality.
Environmental Benefits
Home environment & moisture level feels more comfortable & uses less energy. Reducing the load on your home’s heating and cooling system.
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump
Heating & Cooling Your Home…All-In-One!
Specially engineered for harsh Canadian winters, ensuring consistent warmth even in extreme temperatures. Air Source Heat pumps extract heat from outdoor air in winter and transfer it indoors, while expelling heat from the home during summer for year-round comfort.
Environmental Benefits
Power vent, forced air, high efficiency gas furnace w/ 96% Annual Fuel Utilization (AFUE) provides supplementary heat during periods of extreme cold outdoor temperatures. Multi-speed furnace fan matches the heating needs for more efficient operation.
Low Flow Fixtures
Efficient Showerheads, Faucets, & Toilets
Our showerheads, faucets, and toilets have a lower flow rate of water than conventional fixtures. This low flow rate does not equal low pressure. You will enjoy the regular ample water pressure you’ve become accustomed to from standard fixtures.
Environmental Benefits
Low flow fixtures use less water and energy than standard fixtures.
Energy Star® Certified Heat Pump Water Heater
Hot Water For The Future
Harnessing warmth from the surrounding ambient air into a converter that uses it to heat the water. During periods of high hot water demand, a switch to standard electric resistance automatically.
Environmental Benefit
Uses ambient air as primary energy source to heat water reducing your energy cost.
ENERGYSTAR® Certified Windows
Triple Pane Protection
Maximizes energy efficiency by insulating your home, keeping it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Featuring SunResist™ triple-pane Low-E 366 glass, our windows block 90% of the sun’s rays, delivering up to 22% better energy efficiency compared to standard windows.
Environmental Benefit
Superior noise reduction and reduced energy loss than standard windows ensure a quiet and comfortable living environment.
Low VOC Material
Safety & Comfort First Materials
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a common pollutant found in building material. Urbandale uses Low VOC material to ensuring improved indoor air quality and the wellbeing of your household.
Environmental Benefit
Keeps potentially harmful compounds and pollutants out of the air.
Electronic Air Filter
Healthier, Cleaner Air
Captures bacteria, viruses, mold and other harmful particles to keep your home’s air fresh and filtered at all times. Highly efficient and protects other appliances/heating & cooling equipment.
Environmental Benefit
Breathe easy and never worry about replacing a disposable filter.
LED Lighting
Long Lifespan Lighting
Bright, efficient, and longer-lasting lighting for your home. With little to no heat emission and a longer life, LED ensures higher efficiency and less energy loss than standard bulbs.
Environmental Benefit
Replace your bulbs less often than traditional lighting sources, and have been proven to be comfortable for your eyes.
Air Tightness
Superior Overall Comfort For Your Lifetime
Airtight homes offer more consistent temperatures, fewer drafts, and less condensation and mold. Contrary to common belief, being airtight doesn’t require keeping doors and windows closed. As paired with our ventilation systems which expel damp air, reducing internal humidity levels. Proper ventilation not only decreases energy usage but also enhances comfort.
Environmental Benefit
Reduce heat and energy loss while increasing the efficiency of all your household’s appliances and mechanical systems.
Drain Water Heat Recovery Piping
Save On Energy
This piping recycles heated waste water to increase your home’s efficiency even further. Long-lasting and requires zero maintenance – simple and reliable.
Environmental Benefit
Reduce your consumption of hot water and increase the efficiency of your hot water heating system.
