Inside GEOpark’s High-Performance Design

GEOpark is one of the first residential buildings in Kingston, ON to achieve Zero Carbon Design certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). The all-electric building integrates a geo-exchange field connected to a VRF system for heating and cooling, CO₂ air source heat pumps for domestic hot water, low-carbon concrete to reduce embodied emissions, and EV charging infrastructure.

Each suite is equipped with a dedicated energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide continuous fresh air while minimizing heat loss. To address extended dryer duct runs and mitigate fire risk, the design includes DPV 22-2 dryer exhaust duct power ventilators (DEDPVs), which detect positive pressure in the duct and activate automatically to ensure safe, efficient exhaust airflow and improved dryer performance.