Hankin Group recently celebrated the grand opening of Hamilton Passive House, marking what will be Pennsylvania’s first Phius ZERO apartment community and one of the first 100 percent market rate, Phius ZERO communities in the country. The net zero, 32-unit luxury building completes the first phase of Hamilton at Eagleview, the award-winning, 156-unit eco-friendly apartment community in Exton.

Phius ZERO is the industry-setting standard for net zero energy design and the highest certification from Phius, the leading certifier of passive house projects in North America. Hamilton Passive House will meet rigorous, third-party standards for quality, durability, health, safety, and cost-optimized conservation, including eliminating on-site fossil-fueled combustion and off-setting annual operational energy with renewable energy.

Notably, the building features cutting-edge R40 insulated walls, resulting in an estimated 40 percent reduction in heat flow compared to lower performance R20 insulation; rooftop solar PV array, expected to generate 217,825 kWh annually and eliminate electricity bills for residents; hybrid heat pump water heaters, delivering near-instant hot water that is four-times more energy efficient than standard electric heaters utilizing approximately 70 percent fewer heaters; and PVC and sustainable rice hull siding, which is made from 100 percent recycled and tree-free materials to support natural habitats and biodiversity.

The four-story building offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with robust sustainability features, such as water-conserving bathroom fixtures; induction cooking, which heats three times faster than gas cooking while reducing harmful air pollution; super-insulated triple pane windows; stainless steel Energy Star appliances; and high-efficiency HVAC and ERV systems.

Residents will also enjoy a full suite of upscale community amenities, including a resort-style pool with outdoor TV, golf and multisport simulator, top-of-the-line fitness center, pet spa and bark park, coffee bar, EV charging stations, business center with private workspaces, spacious clubhouse with entertainment kitchen, valet trash and recycling services, and more. 

Hamilton Passive House is the latest addition to Hankin Group’s 800-acre, award-winning Eagleview in Chester County. The mixed-use, master-planned community boasts over 1,000 residences, 2.5 million square feet of distinctive commercial office and life science space, and over 50,000 square feet of prime retail space. Eagleview’s thoughtfully designed system of sidewalks, jogging paths, and greenways creates a unique experience that seamlessly integrates the residential, commercial, and retail aspects of the community.

Learn more at Hankin Group. Located in Exton, Hankin Group is a full-service, family-owned real estate company that designs, develops, and manages residential and commercial properties.