Net-zero energy buildings are today’s ultimate green building statement. From the proposed Bride of the Gulf in Basra, Iraq — which will be the tallest building in the world if completed — to Tesla's gigafactory in Reno, NV, the biggest players in building design and innovation are choosing the net-zero path.
Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction 'at the tipping point' of a new green building era? | Construction Dive: "Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction 'at the tipping point' of a new green building era?
By Kim Slowey | February 4, 2016 print
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In this article we learn that #NetZero buildings are #Cool
- DPR Construction Construction built themselves a Living building challenge Net Zero building in San Francisco
- With no Energy bills are like $20 per month (Infrastructure charges)
- Passive design principles are key for building load management
- Construction costs needed to be $200 psf
- You just feel different in a building like this
- People need to accept wider temperature swings, but they are OK with that!
Our own experience with our own NetZero projects is that with lean and prefab construction you can have your cake and eat it too. NetZero performance at close to NetZero additional cost
If you are interested in finding out how to build NetZero check out some of our projects.
- EcoSmart NetZero Duplex Saskatoon (My home)
- Blue Herron Haus
- Mosaic Center 30,000 sq.ft Living Building Challenge/NetZero office facility
- Okanagan College 50,000 sq.ft Living Building Challenge/NetZero Trades Complex
Murray Guy aka @Lean_tobe_Green
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