The West Moberly Health Centre was the first Passive House (Phius) Certified health centre in North America. Commissioned by a First Nations community of the Dunne-za and Cree people, located in Peace River Country on Moberly Lake in northern British Columbia, the Health Center provides crucial mental health and addiction support, youth services, health promotion and disease prevention services, environmental health and research, health programming, and more.
Architect: Iredale Architecture
Structural Engineer: Tryon Engineering
General Contractor: Kalmar Construction
Building Assembly Details
Wall panel assembly
Structural Wall: 2×8 SPF @ 16″ OC w/ Rockwool Comofortbatt Insulation (R28)
Primary Airtightness: 1/2″ Plywood CDX Sheathing
Continuous Insulation: 12″ Comfortboard 110 Commercial Mineral Wool Insulation (R48)
*Total finished assembly R-value: R-76
Roof panel assembly
Structural Framing: Prefabricated wood trusses, 7 1/4″ deep top chord
Primary Airtightness: 3/4″ plywood, taped
Continuous Insulation: 12″ Comfortboard 110 Commercial Mineral Wool Insulation (R48)