Net-Zero - Page 11 of 12

A Roof for Insulation, Solar Panels, and Bedrooms
Intersecting roofs and gable ends form an interesting roofline and allow for usable space on the second level.
Framing Thick Walls for Speed, Price, and Better Insulation
The smaller heating and cooling system has lower purchase and operating costs and requires fewer solar panels.
An Infill Development Comes With Constraints
Small adjustments made to the preexisting site plan were driven by the goal that each home be net-zero ready.
Affordability Balances Design and Performance
Who is the likely customer for a net-zero house?
FHB House 2017: Building a Net-Zero Production Home
Low energy costs don’t have to come at a high price.
Building a Net-Zero Production Home
Low energy costs don’t have to come at a high price if a new house is thoughtfully designed.
A Sustainable Farmhouse with Roots in Tradition
A Vermont architect uses the state’s energy-efficiency guidelines to craft a new zero-energy home steeped in traditional character.
Episode 46 — The FHB House Build as a Case Study
How to build a low-energy home that's not too big or too expensive
Passive House Meets Pueblo
Three projects by a Santa Fe architect demonstrate how well the Passive House performance standard and the Southwest style work together.
NESEA BuildingEnergy Conference + Trade Show Boston 2017
Bringing over 2500 industry leaders and emerging professionals together, this event is for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world.

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